Our work
Since our Network formed in August 2019, we have undertaken a range of work to raise the issues we feel need to be addressed to improve our current Graduate Driver Licence System (GDLS) for all New Zealanders.
2019
Driving Change: A case for change in driver licensing
An article from Philanthropy News.
2019
Summary of our first Hui
Summary of our first Hui for the Driving Change Network.
2019
Letter to the Prime Minister
An open letter to Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern.
2020
Road to Zero submission
The Network’s submission to the Road to Zero Road Safety Strategy.
2020
Letter to Ministers
Open letter to Ministers in regarding the role of driver licensing in aiding the COVID-19 recovery.
2020
Response from Minister Hipkins
Letter in response from Hon Chris Hipkins.
Journey map
A diagram charting the different and inequal journeys faced by many people seeking to gain their full licence.
The Network’s Strategic Plan
An outline of the Driving Change Network’s strategic plan for 2020-2023.
2021
Driver Licensing Amendment Rule 2021 Submission
Recommending no changes be made to the legislation until the GDLS Regulatory review and the MSD led access to driver licensing review have both concluded.
2021
Operational Changes
Submission and presentation to Waka Kotahi and MOT regarding suggested operational changes that would better support community licensing providers.
2022
Road to Zero Action Plan
Submission to the 2022 Road to Zero Action plan requesting a provision for education and training rather than advertising campaigns.
2022
Fees and Funding Review Submission
Submission on the Fees and Funding Review for class one licensing.
2023
Open Letter to Minister of Transport
An Open Letter regarding changes to license test fees.