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Further to Reply 8826 (2026), when NZTA advises that it "assessed the likely road safety risk associated with this group as above average," which specific group does that refer to — the 498 impacted individuals, the 424 provided with an opportunity to sit tests, the 159 who passed, or some other cohort; and when was that risk assessment conducted?

Answered Question 11661 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to Reply 8826 (2026), when NZTA advises that it "assessed the likely road safety risk associated with this group as above average," which specific group does that refer to — the 498 impacted individuals, the 424 provided with an opportunity to sit tests, the 159 who passed, or some other cohort; and when was that risk assessment conducted?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises that the reference is to a cohort of 818 individuals who converted overseas driver licences from the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to New Zealand Class 2–5 driver licences, where the individuals were not nationals of those countries. This cohort of 818 included the 498 impacted individuals, as well as 320 others, whose licence conversions were confirmed as valid. NZTA further advises that the road safety risk assessment for this cohort was completed in July 2025.