Limited licence application preparation for clients in New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki region.
New Plymouth District Court handles limited licence applications for the Taranaki region. If you have been disqualified or suspended, we prepare court-ready applications for filing at New Plymouth.
Taranaki: dairy and energy
Taranaki's two dominant industries — dairy and energy — both require extensive vehicle use. Dairy farm workers, milk tanker drivers, agricultural contractors, and dairy processing workers need vehicles for their daily work. Energy sector workers commute to drilling sites, processing plants, and offshore support facilities.
For workers in these industries, losing a licence means losing the ability to perform their jobs. This creates strong hardship arguments for limited licence applications.
Limited transport options
Outside New Plymouth city, public transport is essentially non-existent in Taranaki. Workers commuting from Stratford, Hawera, Inglewood, and rural areas have no bus options. Even within New Plymouth, the Citylink bus service has limited routes and low frequency.
Our service
We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. All documents are prepared by a qualified lawyer and formatted for the New Plymouth District Court.
New Plymouth District Court
Address: 96 Powderham Street, New Plymouth 4310
Filing notes: File at the court counter during business hours.
Police prosecutor — New Plymouth
A copy of your limited licence application must be served on the police prosecutor before your hearing. The responsible office for New Plymouth District Court is:
New Plymouth has a limited urban bus service (Citylink). Routes serve main areas of the city but frequency is low. Surrounding towns such as Stratford, Hawera, and Inglewood have no public transport connections to New Plymouth. Workers commuting from these areas rely entirely on private vehicles.
Employment and industry
The Taranaki economy is driven by dairy farming, energy (oil and gas), and engineering. The dairy industry is particularly significant, with numerous processing plants and farms across the region. Energy sector workers often commute to offshore platforms or remote wellsites. Tradespeople and engineers service both agricultural and energy clients across the region.
Frequently asked questions — New Plymouth
Yes. If you can demonstrate that driving is necessary for your employment and there are no practical alternatives, you may be eligible. The boundary map on your limited licence would need to cover the routes between your home and your regular worksites.