Hamilton District Court handles limited licence applications for the Waikato region. If you have been disqualified or suspended, we prepare court-ready applications for filing at Hamilton.
Waikato: an agricultural region
The Waikato is New Zealand's most productive agricultural region. Dairy farming alone employs thousands of workers across the region, from Matamata to Te Awamutu to Morrinsville. These workers need to drive — farm vehicles, utility vehicles, and personal transport to reach farms that are often on rural roads with no public transport whatsoever.
For agricultural workers, losing a licence doesn't just affect commuting — it affects the ability to do the job itself. Farm managers, milking staff, and rural contractors who cannot drive cannot work. This is a significant hardship that the court recognises.
Hamilton city workers
Within Hamilton, the situation varies. Some workers in the CBD or near main bus routes may have public transport options. But many workers — particularly in trades, healthcare (shift workers at Waikato Hospital), and manufacturing — find that bus schedules don't match their needs.
The court assesses each application on its merits. We prepare affidavits that set out your specific circumstances: your work location, hours, the available transport options (or lack thereof), and the genuine hardship you face.
Service for Waikato applications
We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. All documents are formatted for the Hamilton District Court. Court filing fees and the NZTA reinstatement fee are separate.