Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has revoked 440 commercial driver licences following the discovery of fraudulent activity.
The licences have been revoked after the discovery of false or altered documentation provided by individuals converting overseas licences to New Zealand licences.
Inconsistencies in the documents provided during the conversion process were discovered during an audit undertaken by NZTA in July 2025.
Deputy Director of Land Transport Mike Hargreaves says the licences have been revoked following a thorough investigation of issues identified during the audit.
“We have systems in place to identify, investigate and respond to suspected fraudulent activity and we will act swiftly when we find it by holding people to account,” Mr Hargreaves says.
NZTA is in the process of contacting the affected individuals advising that their licences have been revoked and must be surrendered.
Providing false or misleading information as part of driver licence application is an offence under the Land Transport Act 1998, punishable by an infringement fine of up to $750.
