If you live in Taupo or the surrounding district and have been disqualified from driving or suspended for demerit points, a limited licence may allow you to keep working.
Taupo district transport
Despite being a significant tourist town, Taupo has no local public transport. There is no town bus, no suburban service, and no connection to nearby towns like Turangi (50 km away) or Mangakino (55 km away). For all residents, a private vehicle is the primary — and usually the only — transport option.
Hardship in the Taupo area
The lack of public transport makes hardship arguments straightforward in many cases. If your work requires driving — whether to tourism venues, geothermal stations, forest blocks, or farms — and there is no bus, the hardship is self-evident.
Common situations include tourism and hospitality workers who need to travel to lodges and venues, forestry workers driving to remote forest blocks, and residents who must travel to Hamilton or Rotorua for specialist medical care.
Filing at Taupo District Court
Applications are filed at Taupo District Court. The court serves a large geographic area but has a relatively modest case volume, which can mean shorter wait times for hearings.
Our service
We prepare complete limited licence applications for $749 + GST. All documents are prepared by a qualified lawyer and formatted for the Taupo District Court.