Where to go for a licence or endorsement

To get or renew your driver licence or a licence endorsement you need to apply in person at a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency driver licensing agent.

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Driver licensing agents / Gisborne

AA Gisborne

112 Bright Street
Gisborne

| Freephone: 0800 500 444
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-driver-vehicle-licensing-agent-gisborne
Overseas conversions:
Application hours are weekdays until 4pm.

Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence.

Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'.

AA Ruatōria mobile unit

Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Porou
1 Barry Avenue
Ruatōria

| Freephone: 0800 500 444
Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule.
Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-ruatoria-te-runanga-o-ngati-porou

Gisborne on-demand practical test site

Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for class 2-5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking.
Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test

Ruatōria on-demand practical test site

Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking.
Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test

VTNZ Gisborne - Childers Road

344 Childers Road
Gisborne

| Phone: 06 868 1048
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8am to 4pm
Website: https://branches.vtnz.co.nz/branches/gisborne-childers-road
Theory testing:
Test hours are weekdays 8am to 3pm.

On-demand practical tests:
Class 2 to 5 tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand. Check the 'Gisborne on-demand practical test site' agent details in this list to request a test.