The transport system in New Zealand

New Zealand has a good public transport system which is reliable, cheap and safe. Below you can find links to the public transport websites in the major cities of New Zealand.

Auckland

MAXX provides a guide to transport in the Auckland region, with everything you need to know about buses, trains and ferries.

Wellington

Metlink provides information on the greater Wellington public transport network, including buses, trains and ferries.

Christchurch

Metro provides a guide to the bus service in Christchurch.

Taxis can sometimes get you there quicker

The New Zealand Taxi Federation is a useful website to locate approved service providers in any city within New Zealand.

To find a map or get directions, you should visit the following websites:

• Wises maps
• Smaps by trademe
  
  

Obtaining your drivers licence

If you have a current overseas driver’s licence you can drive using that for a maximum of 12 months from the date you arrive in New Zealand. If you intend to stay longer than 12 months, you must convert to a New Zealand driver’s licence before that 12 months have passed.

You can access new resident drivers information providing an overview of the New Zealand driving rules and behaviours that you will need to know before you begin driving, as well as everything you will need to know about arranging a New Zealand driver’s licence from Land Transport New Zealand.

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