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Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to the Ministry of Social Development and Employment’s help to get a driver’s licence; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

Answered Question 18472 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to the Ministry of Social Development and Employment’s help to get a driver’s licence; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that Ministry of Social Development guidance was updated to align with the changes to the Waka Kotahi license regime that took effect on 8 July 2024, in particular to provide that Special Needs Grants and Recoverable Assistance payments could be paid where clients had to re-sit their driver license test (after paying the initial test fee) where the requirements were met.