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“Clean Slate” Penalties Risk Trapping Whānau In Fines Cycle, Providers Warn
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 1:07 pm | Driving Change Network
The introduction of a Clean Slate requirement during the restricted phase, with additional time added for demerit offences - is intended to reward good behaviour. More >>
Driving Change Network: Keep Driver Licensing And Road Safety Visible Within New MCERT Ministry
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 3:18 pm | Driving Change Network
To strengthen accountability and cross-agency coordination, the Driving Change Network is also proposing the creation of an Associate Minister of Driver Licensing (via a ministerial delegation). More >>
A Game Changer For Driver Education And Training In New Zealand: National Driver Equity Fund
Monday, 1 December 2025, 7:11 pm | Driving Change Network
The approach is not unprecedented, and has proven to be an effective solution across the Tasman, where various States have had considerable success. More >>
Driver Licensing Agents Must Be Beyond Reproach
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 6:24 pm | Driving Change Network
Driving Change Network has been advocating for improved equity and competition in the practical driver licence testing system in New Zealand for many years. More >>
Driving Change Network Response To Government’s Proposed Driver Licensing Changes
Monday, 14 April 2025, 12:33 pm | Driving Change Network
“Replacing the full licence test with a ‘good behaviour’ period and increasing penalties by reducing the demerit threshold does not build safer roads or better drivers,” says Wendy Robertson, National Director of the Driving Change Network. More >>
More Action Needed To Help Kiwis Get Their License
Friday, 15 October 2021, 9:23 am | Driving Change Network
The Government’s latest attempt to fix the driver licensing system will do nothing to support Kiwis struggling to get their license, says Driving Change Network coordinator Wendy Robertson. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is proposing changes to allow learner ... More >>
Licensing Changes Not Enough To Get Kiwis Moving
Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 8:49 am | Driving Change Network
Proposed changes to extend the renewal period of drivers licenses will do little to support Kiwis to become fully licensed, says Driving Change Network national coordinator Wendy Robertson. “Urgent action is needed to help the estimated 70,000 to 90,000 ... More >>
Lengthy Wait Times Continue For Driver Licence Testing
Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 9:41 am | Driving Change Network
The number of days New Zealanders are waiting to sit a practical driver licence test continues to grow, with the latest figures from the Driving Change Network showing waits of up to 104 working days. “Test wait times are worse in Gore, Gisborne and ... More >>
