Queenstown District Court handles limited licence applications for the Queenstown-Lakes area. This is one of New Zealand's most tourism-dependent regions, where losing a driving licence can have immediate employment consequences.
Tourism and shift work
Queenstown's economy revolves around tourism and hospitality. Hotel workers, restaurant staff, tourism operators, and activity guides often work early mornings, late evenings, and irregular shifts. Bus services do not cover these hours. Many workers commute from Frankton, Arrowtown, or further afield.
For hospitality workers who lose their licence, the inability to get to work at the required times can mean immediate loss of employment. This is a strong basis for a hardship argument.
High cost of living
Queenstown's high cost of living means that many workers live in Cromwell (45 minutes away) or other towns and commute daily. These commute routes have no public transport. Losing a licence forces workers to choose between their job and their accommodation.
Our service
We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. All documents are prepared by a qualified lawyer and formatted for the Queenstown District Court.