The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has uncovered and revoked 440 fraudulent commercial driver licences after discovering falsified or altered documents used to convert overseas licences into New Zealand ones.
The discovery was made during an internal audit of the licence conversion process conducted in July 2025. According to NZTA, the investigation revealed cases where applicants had submitted false or misleading information to obtain local driving credentials.
Deputy Director of Land Transport, Mike Hargreaves, said the agency maintains strict systems to detect and respond to fraudulent activity.
“We have systems in place to identify, investigate and respond to suspected fraudulent activity, and we will act swiftly when we find it by holding people to account,” Hargreaves stated, RNZ reported.
NZTA confirmed that it is in the process of contacting the individuals involved and taking appropriate action.
Providing false or misleading information during a driver licence application is an offence under the Land Transport Act 1998, carrying a penalty of up to $750. The agency has reiterated its commitment to maintaining the integrity and safety of New Zealand’s transport system, reported RNZ.
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