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Limited Licence Lawyer Gore

Limited licence application preparation for clients in Gore and the wider Southland region.

If you live in Gore or Eastern Southland and have been disqualified or suspended, a limited licence may allow you to keep driving for essential purposes.

Gore and Eastern Southland transport

Gore has no public transport of any kind. There are no buses within the town and no connections to Invercargill or other centres. For all residents, a private vehicle is the only way to travel.

Hardship in Eastern Southland

The combination of no public transport, cold weather, and an economy based on farming and rural industry makes hardship arguments strong. If you work on a farm, at the freezing works, or in a trade, losing your licence means losing your livelihood.

Filing at Gore District Court

Applications are filed at Gore District Court.

Our service

We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. All documents are prepared by a qualified lawyer.

Gore District Court

Address: 6 Hokonui Drive S.H. 1, Gore 9710

Filing notes: Gore District Court handles limited licence applications for the Gore and Eastern Southland area. Standard filing fees apply. Court sits on a limited schedule.

Police prosecutor — Gore

A copy of your limited licence application must be served on the police prosecutor before your hearing. The responsible office for Gore District Court is:

Invercargill Prosecutions

Email: PPS.Invercargill@police.govt.nz

Phone: (03) 211 040

Address: PO Box 808, Invercargill 9810

Public transport in Gore

Gore has no public transport. There is no bus service within the town or connecting Gore to Invercargill (65 km) or other towns. The entire Eastern Southland area is car-dependent.

Employment and industry

Gore and Eastern Southland's economy centres on sheep and beef farming, dairy farming, and meat processing. The Alliance Mataura freezing works is a major employer. Small businesses and trades service the agricultural community. Most workers drive to rural properties or processing plants.

Frequently asked questions — Gore

Shift work in a town with no public transport is a strong hardship factor. If your shifts start or finish at times when even a theoretical transport option would not be running, this reinforces that driving is essential.

Learn more about limited licences

The hardship test

What evidence the court needs under s105.

How to file your application

Step-by-step filing and service guide.

The 28-day stand-down

When it applies and what to do during it.

Conditions on your licence

What the court restricts and why.

Need a limited licence in Gore?

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