Contact us

We're currently experiencing higher than normal volumes of calls and emails, leading to significant wait times of more than 15 minutes. If your query isn't urgent, please read our common questions, or consider contacting us at a later date.

Common questions

Transport temporary relief package (RUC discount)

We understand that these delays may cause frustration and we appreciate your patience.

To help our teams manage volumes, please don't phone if you've already sent an enquiry by email, unless it's urgent.

 

Ways to get in touch

Common questions

Find answers to our most commonly asked questions.

How can I tell you my new home or company address? You can change your address online(external link)
How do I tell you I've sold a vehicle?

You can let us know you’ve sold a vehicle online(external link)

How do I convert my overseas driver licence to a New Zealand one? Convert your overseas driver licence
What do I need to know about driving in New Zealand? Who can drive on New Zealand roads, and what you need to have while driving
Where can I pay for my toll with cash or EFTPOS? BP and Caltex stations where you can pay for your toll with cash or EFTPOS
Where’s the nearest driver licensing agent? Driver licensing agents in your area
I haven’t received my vehicle licence (rego) label yet. What do I do?

It should arrive in the post within 7 working days.

If you’ve renewed online and your licence label hasn’t arrived within 7 working days, order a replacement online.

Order replacement motor vehicle and RUC labels(external link)

We recommend you update your address before you order the replacement label.

Update your address(external link)

Where can I find a list of CoF (certificate of fitness) agents? Look in the Yellow Pages to find your nearest agent.(external link)
Where can I find a WoF (warrant of fitness) agent?

There are around 3200 WoF agents in New Zealand.

Find a WoF agent in The Yellow Pages(external link)

How can I get CCTV footage of a traffic incident?

Send your request to official.correspondence@nzta.govt.nz

I damaged my car on a state highway road, what should I do?

Your insurer should be your first point of contact if your vehicle is damaged. Alternatively, you can complete a Request for compensation for vehicle damage form if you'd like Waka Kotahi and the relevant road contractor to investigate directly. 

Vehicle damaged on a state highway

Driver licensing, motor vehicle and tolling frequently asked questions

Feedback and complaints

Call us

Our contact centre and support teams are receiving high volumes of phone calls, emails and applications. This means we can’t respond to our customers as quickly as we’d like to.

For non-urgent matters, please follow the link below and we will aim to respond within 15 business days.

Send us a question or feedback

We acknowledge the impact this has on our customers and we are working hard to answer your phone calls and respond to emails as soon as possible.

You should receive your label within 7 working days of renewing your rego online.

If you haven’t received it within 7 working days, you can order a replacement online.

Order replacement motor vehicle and RUC labels(external link)

We recommend you update your address before you order the replacement label.

Update your address(external link)

Contact centre Freephone number Calling from overseas (call charges will apply) Opening hours
Motor vehicle licensing and registrations 0800 108 809 +64 4 8303855 8am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday
Road user charges (RUC) 0800 655 644 +64 6 9536276 8am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday
Driver licensing 0800 822 422 +64 4 8303860 8am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday
Tolling 0800 40 20 20 +64 4 8303861 8am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday
State Highways
For the latest highway information or to report issues impacting travel (open 24 hours every day)
0800 4 HIGHWAYS
(0800 44 44 49)
+64 6 9537007 Available 24/7

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Clean Car Standard enquiry

Visit the Clean Car Standard web page for more information. If you are an importer and would like to speak with one of the Clean Car Standard team please call 0800 141 801.

Clean Car Standard

Media enquiry

For media enquiries, talk to one of our media team.

Media contacts

Making an Official Information Act (OIA) request

Find out how to make a request to the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for information that we hold.

Make an OIA request

Report a phishing scam

Find out how to report a phishing scam to Waka Kotahi.

Report a phishing scam

Social media

Follow us on our social media channels via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Social media channels

Our corporate offices

Please note that these are corporate offices and that public services are unavailable at these offices.

Please refer to the common questions at the top of this page to find the appropriate agent for driver licensing, booking a practical driving test, renewing regos, vehicle certification (eg warrant of fitness) and where to pay for tolls.

  • Head office

    44 Bowen Street
    Pipitea
    Wellington 6011

    Private Bag 6995
    Marion Square
    Wellington 6141
    New Zealand

    PO Box 5084
    Wellington 6140
    New Zealand

    Telephone: +64 4 894 5400
    Fax: +64 4 894 6100

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  • Auckland

    Level 5, AON Centre
    29 Customs Street West
    Auckland

    Private Bag 106602
    Auckland City
    Auckland 1143
    New Zealand

    Telephone: +64 9 969 9800

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  • Tauranga

    3rd Floor, Harrington House
    32 Harington Street
    Tauranga

    PO Box 13055
    Tauranga Central
    Tauranga 3141
    New Zealand

    Telephone: +64 7 927 6009
    Fax: +64 7 578 2909

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  • Hamilton

    Level 1, Deloitte Building
    24 Anzac Parade
    Hamilton

    PO Box 973
    Waikato Mail Centre
    Hamilton 3240
    New Zealand

    Telephone: +64 7 958 7220
    Fax: +64 7 957 1437

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  • Napier

    Level 2, Dunvegan House
    215 Hastings Street
    Napier

    PO Box 740
    Napier 4140
    New Zealand

    Telephone: +64 6 974 5520
    Fax: +64 6 974 5529

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  • Wellington

    44 Bowen Street
    Pipitea
    Wellington 6011

    Private Bag 6995
    Marion Square
    Wellington 6141
    New Zealand

    PO Box 5084
    Wellington 6140
    New Zealand

    Telephone: +64 4 894 5400
    Fax: +64 4 894 6100


    The Majestic Centre
    100 Willis Street
    Wellington

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  • Blenheim

    Marlborough Roads
    Unit 2.4, Level 1, The Forum
    52 Market Street
    Blenheim

    Marlborough Roads
    PO Box 1031
    Blenheim 7240
    New Zealand

    Telephone: +64 3 520 8330
    Fax: +64 3 577 5309

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  • Christchurch

    Level 1, BNZ Centre
    120 Hereford Street
    Christchurch

    PO Box 1479
    Christchurch 8140
    New Zealand

    Telephone: +64 3 964 2800
    Fax: +64 3 353 9499

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  • Dunedin

    Level 2, AA Centre
    450 Moray Place
    Dunedin

    PO Box 5245
    Moray Place
    Dunedin 9058
    New Zealand

    Telephone: +64 3 951 3009
    Fax: +64 3 951 3013

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