From 1 February 2026, a package of changes affecting how New Zealanders obtain, renew and hold driver licences is being ...

Drivers will not need to take a second practical test to get their licence, with the government proposing the first major changes to NZ's driver licence system in 14 years. The number of required ...

The government is proposing changes to make getting a driver licence easier, including scrapping the full license test. But with more than a third of drivers failing that test, experts have concerns.