Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding New Zealanders that all driver licences and driving endorsements that were
extended due to the COVID-19 lockdown must be renewed by Saturday 10 October 2020.
The extension applies to driver licences that expire between 1 January and 10 October 2020. After 10 October, anyone
with an expired licence or endorsement is not legally allowed to drive.
Wait times at licensing agents continue to grow and although agents have systems in place to help prioritise and keep
lines moving, people need to plan ahead and be prepared to queue.
In Auckland, where agents are able to, they are bringing in additional staff to help reduce wait times for those
renewing their licences. During the recent Alert Level 3 lockdown across the Auckland region, driver licence services
were closed, and this has resulted in further demand on licensing agents leading up to 10 October. Social distancing
remains in place across Auckland branches.
Of approximately 72,000 outstanding driver licences to be renewed nationwide, around 25,000 of these are likely to be
renewed in Auckland (as at 21 September). Waka Kotahi has a simple message – don’t wait, go now and renew.
More information is available at: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/covid-19-temp-extensions