Comments on: Driving in New Zealand

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:04:17 +0000

Brain, the fact sheet says:

If you do have a current overseas driver licence or international driving permit, you can drive using that for a maximum of 12 months from the date you arrive in New Zealand.

By: Brian May

Brian May — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:26:28 +0000

Hi
Very useful site.
One question - I have a full British driving licence since 1972 (no convictions)
However it is in the original paper format (as opposed to the recently introduced photo-card type)
The new cards are not required in the Uk until the old licence is replaced/updated.
I take it that my current style of licence is ok for use in NZ?

Regards - Brain May

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:53:25 +0000

A full and valid UK license is accepted for driving in NZ: see the New residents and visitors - driving in New Zealand Factsheet. You'll also want to study the Road Code. Have a great trip :-)

By: Mark Willis

Mark Willis — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:46:52 +0000

Myself and my partner have planed a trip to NZ from Feb 09 to June 09 and we plan to buy a car and for the lenth of this time, we intend to visit as much of this beautifull country as we can.
My partner has a full UK licence, what documentation in addition to a passport, ie birth cert or proof of address will she need.

Your sincerley

Mark Peter Willis