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Limited Licence Lawyer Masterton

Limited licence application preparation for clients in Masterton and the wider Wellington region.

If you live in Masterton or the Wairarapa and have been disqualified or suspended, a limited licence may help you continue working.

Wairarapa transport

While the Wairarapa Connection train links Masterton to Wellington, the 1.5-hour journey makes it impractical for many workers, particularly those who do not work near Wellington Station. Within the Wairarapa, there is almost no public transport — towns like Carterton, Greytown, and Martinborough are not connected by bus.

Hardship in the Wairarapa

The Wairarapa's rural character means many workers drive to properties, vineyards, and rural businesses that are inaccessible by any transport other than a private vehicle. Even within Masterton, the limited town buses do not cover many employment areas.

Common situations include farmers and farmhands who drive to rural properties, viticulture workers in the Martinborough area, and tradespeople who work across the Wairarapa.

Filing at Masterton District Court

Applications are filed at Masterton District Court, which serves the entire Wairarapa region.

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

Masterton District Court

Address: 41 Dixon Street, Masterton 5810

Filing notes: Masterton District Court handles limited licence applications for the Wairarapa region including Masterton, Carterton, Greytown, Martinborough, and Featherston. Standard filing fees apply.

Police prosecutor — Masterton

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

Masterton Prosecutions

Email: PPS.Masterton@police.govt.nz

Phone: (06) 370 0337

Address: PO Box 433, Masterton 5810

Public transport in Masterton

Masterton has the Wairarapa Connection train to Wellington, running several times daily. However, the journey takes approximately 1.5 hours each way. Within the Wairarapa, public transport between towns is very limited. Carterton, Greytown, Martinborough, and rural areas have no local bus services.

Employment and industry

The Wairarapa economy relies on sheep and beef farming, viticulture (particularly around Martinborough), forestry, and a growing tourism sector. Many residents work in agriculture or trades, requiring them to drive to rural properties. Some residents commute to Wellington for work.

Frequently asked questions — Masterton

Yes. Travel between Wairarapa towns for work, where there is no public transport on that route, can form part of a hardship argument. The 40 km distance between Martinborough and Masterton with no bus connection supports the case.

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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