Haere Mai | Welcome to Road Safety
A bit about what we do:
The Road Safety Team deliver projects, learning support, social marketing, events, courses, driving school, and overall coordination of road safety education in the Far North District. The team hold a range of skills around driver instruction, licensing, project planning, marketing, youth engagement and networking.
Road Safety Education is grouped around eight main themes:
Reducing Alcohol & Drug Impaired Driving
Young Drivers
Safer Speeds
Restraint usage
Fatigue Awareness
Distraction
High risk drivers
Pedestrians
Licence Course Dates 2025
Learners Licence Course
This is a three day course with testing held on the third day. The first two days your tutor will take you through the road code and help you prepare for the Learners Licence test. To register for this course you must be 16 years or older.
Far North REAP AA Driver & Vehicle Licence counter.
The test is free for students who have completed the course.
Please note: there are strict rules around I.D. requirements that we must adhere to.
Click here for information about I.D. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Identification Requirements
***FULL***
Monday 25 August - Tuesday 26 August
9am - 1pm
Testing day:
Wednesday 27 August
Monday 22 September -
Tuesday 23 September
9am - 1pm
Testing day:
Wednesday 24 September
Registration Link:
Restricted | Full Licence Course
This is a free two hour course where you will revisit the road rules. Your tutor will take you for an assessment drive and give you feedback on your driving ability. You will need to bring your Learners Licence card to register for this course.
Monday 18 - Tuesday 19 August
9am start
Monday 21 - Tuesday 22 July
9am start
Cost of course: FREE
For students who have completed the course only
Papatūānuku shows the way to road safety
Far North Districts Road Safety Team (part of)
Road Safety Far North, who we are:
Far North REAP
Moerewa Christian Fellowship Centre
Hauora Hokianga
Ngati Hine Health Trust
Te Runanga O Whaingaroa
Automotivate – Safer Communities
Te Hauora o Ngapuhi