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Limited Licence Lawyer Kaikoura

Limited licence application preparation for clients in Kaikoura and the wider Canterbury region.

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

Kaikoura transport

Kaikoura is an isolated coastal town with no local public transport. The town sits between the mountains and the sea, 180 km from Christchurch. There is no bus or transport option suitable for daily travel.

Hardship in Kaikoura

The isolation and lack of any transport alternatives make hardship arguments clear. If you work in tourism, fishing, or farming in the Kaikoura area, driving is the only way to reach your workplace.

Filing at Kaikoura District Court

Applications are filed at Kaikoura District Court. The court sits infrequently, so early filing is important.

Our service

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

Kaikoura District Court

Address: Kaikoura Memorial Hall 34 Esplanade, Kaikoura

Filing notes: Kaikoura District Court handles limited licence applications. Standard filing fees apply. Court sits infrequently — check schedules.

Police prosecutor — Kaikoura

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

Blenheim Prosecutions

Email: PPS.Blenheim@police.govt.nz

Phone: (03) 577 2926

Address: Main Street, Blenheim 7201

Public transport in Kaikoura

Kaikoura has no local public transport. The Coastal Pacific train runs between Christchurch and Picton but is a seasonal scenic service, not suitable for commuting. InterCity coaches pass through but are not practical for daily travel. The nearest city, Christchurch, is 180 km away.

Employment and industry

Kaikoura's economy is heavily reliant on tourism (whale watching, marine tourism) and fishing (crayfish industry). Agriculture, including dairy and sheep farming, supports the wider area. After the 2016 earthquake, construction and infrastructure rebuilding became significant employers.

Frequently asked questions — Kaikoura

Fishing industry work in an isolated town with no public transport is a clear hardship situation. If you must drive to reach the boat, processing facility, or other work locations, this supports a limited licence application.

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.

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