Christchurch services available
Due to the Canterbury earthquakes the original NZTA offices at Hereford and Victoria Streets are closed and have been replaced with offices at 245 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton, and Airport Business Park, Unit C, 92 Russley Road, Russley, Christchurch.
Please scroll down for a list of agents who will help you with your driver licensing, motor vehicle registration, road user charges and driver testing enquiries.
Mail
You can write to our Christchurch staff at: PO Box 1479, Christchurch 8140, or PO Box 13364, Armagh, Christchurch 8141. Courier deliveries can be sent to either our Blenheim Road or Russley Road offices indicated above.
Phone
Phone enquiries can be made on: 03 964 2800.
Please note that the following services can still be accessed online at www.nzta.govt.co.nz or contact one of the Contact centre free phone numbers for information:
- Driver licensing 0800 822 422
- Road user charges 0800 655 644
- Vehicle licensing 0800 108 809
Agent services operating
Some driver testing, licensing and vehicle inspection agencies and services have been temporarily closed or suspended in the greater Christchurch area. However, most are able to provide their usual services at the usual times.
Driver Testing |
Practical testing is being conducted at Rangiora, Papanui, AA Riccarton and VTNZ Jipcho Rd. Testing at Sydenham and Shirley is cancelled until further notice. |
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Driving Licensing |
Services available at:
Services at all other locations are suspended until further notice. |
Motor Vehicle Registration, Licensing and Road User Charges |
Services available at: |
NZ Post |
NZ Post Kiwibank stores are all open for normal business except Eastgate Mall. As a result of earthquake damage, the following PostShop stores in the Christchurch CBD will not be re-opening:
Contact NZ Post for a list of operating PostShop stores that are located nearest to these five stores. |
Vehicle Inspections (WoF and CoF) |
Services are available at AA Hornby; VTNZ Lichfield Street, Rangiora, Sockburn, Jipcho Road and Northwood; VINZ Colombo Street and Airport. See the MTA website for a list of MTA garages providing WoF services in Canterbury. |
Please ensure that you and your vehicle are safe to be travelling on the road.
Media releases
The following are media releases put out by the NZTA that are directly related to the Christchurch earthquake.
- Christchurch highways open, but caution urged
13 June 2011 - Last section of state highway open in Christchurch
4 March 2011 - Free replacements for lost driver licences in Christchurch
1 March 2011 - Lyttelton Tunnel open for use by local residents
26 February 2011 - Lyttelton Tunnel to re-open on Saturday
24 February 2011 - Lyttelton Tunnel canopy to be demolished
23 February 2011 - Lyttelton Tunnel remains closed for non-emergency vehicles
23 February 2011 - NZTA update on Christchurch state highway network
22 February 2011 - Lyttelton Tunnel closed following earthquake
22 February 2011
