When 82-year-old Tauranga resident Bill Henderson received a letter reminding him his driver licence was due for renewal, he felt a flicker of anxiety he could not quite shake. “I’ve been driving for more than 60 years,” he says. “But every renewal after 75 feels like an exam.” In mid-2026, New Zealand is rolling out … Read more
If you’re a senior driver in New Zealand and your licence is due to expire, there’s one date you need to have on your radar. 28 February 2026 was the deadline that transport authorities warned could cost drivers up to $1,000 if they missed it. The warning is straightforward. Drive with an expired licence and … Read more
When Invercargill resident Colin Marsh received his licence renewal reminder at age 79, the envelope sat unopened on his kitchen table for three days. He had been driving since 1962. He drove to church, to the supermarket, and twice a week to visit his sister in the next suburb. The licence was not just a card … Read more