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Limited Licence Lawyer Palmerston North

Limited licence application preparation for clients in Palmerston North and the wider Manawatu-Whanganui region.

Palmerston North District Court handles limited licence applications for the Manawatu-Whanganui region. If you have been disqualified or suspended, we prepare court-ready applications.

Manawatu: agriculture and education

The Manawatu region combines a strong agricultural base with education (Massey University) and defence sector employment. Farm workers, agricultural contractors, and food processing workers across the region need vehicle access. Students and university staff commuting from surrounding towns also face transport challenges.

Defence force personnel based at Ohakea or Linton who lose their licences face particular hardship — these bases are outside Palmerston North city and not well served by public transport.

Our service

We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. Court filing fees and the NZTA reinstatement fee are payable separately.

Palmerston North District Court

Address: 486 Main Street, Palmerston North 4410

Filing notes: File at the court counter during business hours.

Police prosecutor — Palmerston North

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

Palmerston North Prosecutions

Email: PPS.PalmerstonNorth@police.govt.nz

Phone: (06) 351 3847

Address: Private Bag 11040, Palmerston North 4410

Public transport in Palmerston North

Horizons (the regional council) operates the Horizons bus service within Palmerston North, with limited coverage and frequency. Intercity buses connect Palmerston North with other centres, but these are not practical for daily commuting. Surrounding areas — Feilding, Ashhurst, Levin — have minimal public transport connections.

Employment and industry

The Manawatu economy centres on agriculture, education (Massey University), and defence (Ohakea air base, Linton Military Camp). Food processing and logistics are significant employers. Agricultural services and trades are major employment sectors in surrounding rural areas.

Frequently asked questions — Palmerston North

Military employment is legitimate employment for hardship purposes. If your base is not accessible by public transport and you need to drive to work, that is relevant to your 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.

Need a limited licence in Palmerston North?

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