If you live on Auckland's North Shore and have been disqualified from driving or suspended for demerit points, a limited licence can help you maintain your employment and essential travel.
North Shore transport considerations
While the North Shore has better public transport than many New Zealand towns, it is not sufficient for everyone. The Northern Express provides a quick link to the CBD, but many North Shore residents work in areas not well served by buses — construction sites in South Auckland, trades jobs across the wider region, or shift work at locations without late-night bus services.
Hardship on the North Shore
The court considers whether you have a realistic alternative to driving, not whether public transport exists in theory. If your work requires you to travel to multiple locations, carry tools or equipment, or work outside bus operating hours, these are all relevant factors.
Common hardship situations for North Shore clients include tradespeople who travel to job sites across Auckland, parents in areas with limited bus service who need to get children to school, and workers doing shift work when buses are not running.
Filing at North Shore District Court
Applications are filed at North Shore District Court in Takapuna. The court handles a high volume of matters, so hearings may take some weeks to be scheduled.
Our service
We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. All documents are prepared by a qualified lawyer and formatted for the North Shore District Court.