The Government has proposed changes to the graduated driver licensing system (GDLS). Any changes will not happen until July 2026. Until then, you still need to follow the current process to get your learner, restricted or full licence. The proposed changes are open for consultation on the Ministry of Transport website. Summary of proposed improvements to New Zealand's GDLS - Ministry of Transport website(external link) |
A learner licence is the first step of the three-stage process to get a driver licence.