A recent Stuff article written by journlaist Jim Tucker showed that renewing his driver's licence was much simpler than he thought. With permission from Waka Kotahi, we have taken some excerpts from its Renewing your driver licence as a senior handbook and website to give a brief overview of the licence renewal process. You can download the full handbook for free from the Waka Kotahi website or request free hardcopies by calling 0800 822 422.
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12 ways to save at the petrol pump
Cars are more efficient these days. Yet, Kiwi drivers still spend staggering amounts of money on petrol. The latest data available from Statistics NZ says that the average NZ household spends a whopping $2,522 each year at the pump.
Read More »Staying safe on New Zealand’s roads
With permission from Waka Kotahi, we have taken some excerpts from its Driving safely as a senior handbook and website to keep you safe on the roads.
Read More »Renewing your driver’s license
Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) has released a series of new handbooks outlining a wide range of options for older people (and those that support them) when it comes to getting around.
Read More »Coping without a car: What are your options?
Many older people rely on their car to get around. Having a car makes it easy to go shopping, get to appointments and catch up with friends – without having to ask anyone else for help. Some people will be able to keep driving well into their 80s and 90s. …
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