If you have been disqualified from driving or suspended for demerit points in Kaitaia or the Far North, a limited licence could allow you to keep driving for essential purposes.
The Far North transport reality
The Far North district is one of the most isolated and vehicle-dependent areas in New Zealand. Public transport is essentially non-existent for practical purposes. If you live outside Kaitaia itself — in Mangonui, Ahipara, Kaeo, or the many small communities scattered across the district — there is no way to get to work, school, or medical appointments without a car.
Hardship evidence in the Far North
Courts hearing limited licence applications in Kaitaia are familiar with the transport reality of the Far North. The complete absence of alternative transport options means hardship arguments are often particularly strong in this area. What matters is demonstrating that you specifically need to drive and why.
Common situations include agricultural workers who must travel to rural properties, parents driving children to school where no bus route exists, and people who need to travel to Whangarei for medical treatment — a round trip of over three hours.
Filing at Kaitaia District Court
Limited licence applications are filed at Kaitaia District Court. The court has a more limited sitting schedule than larger centres, which means hearing dates may be further apart. It is important to file your application as soon as you are eligible to minimise waiting time.
Our service
We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. For Far North clients, the isolation and lack of transport alternatives often support strong hardship arguments. All documents are prepared by a qualified lawyer and formatted for the Kaitaia District Court.