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You don’t need an international driving permit to drive in New Zealand, you can drive on your full US current driver’s licence for 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months). If you stay longer than 18 months, you will need to transfer to a New Zealand licence. […]

You can drive in New Zealand on your full Canadian licence for up to 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months), after this point, you will need to apply for a New Zealand driver’s licence. If your Canadian licence is in French, you must obtain an accurate […]

You can drive in New Zealand on your Class 1 Japanese licence for 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months), provided you do not have any suspensions or disqualifications. You do not need an international driving permit (IDP) but you must obtain, and always carry with you, […]

If you have a full Chinese driver licence, you can drive in New Zealand for the period of 18 months following your entry (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months). Beyond 18 months, you must convert to a New Zealand driver licence. If you are on a provisional driver licence, you must adhere to […]

Yes, you can drive in New Zealand on a current German licence for a limited time. The rules on how long you can use it, what you can drive and whether you need a translation are set by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and can change, so check NZTA’s guide to driving on New Zealand […]

For 18 months from the date you enter, you can drive in New Zealand on a UK driving licence without needing to apply for an international driving licence (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months). If you stay longer than 18 months, you will need to transfer your licence to a New Zealand driver’s […]

Your full Singapore driving licence permits you to drive in New Zealand for 18 months from the date you enter (truck and motorbike licences up to 12 months), without having an international driving permit. If you stay past 18 months, you will need to convert to a New Zealand driver’s licence. Unfortunately, a Singapore provisional […]

When you don’t know the first thing about hybrid cars, the thought of driving one can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t need to be. These days, driving and renting a hybrid car couldn’t be easier – whether you’re looking for an eco-friendly rental for a weekend road trip or after a test drive to see […]