A new app is being developed to deliver digital driver licence's in New Zealand.

The Ministry of Transport and NZTA have begun initial work on what legislative requirements would be required to deliver a Digital Driver Licence in New Zealand in the near future.

They will be working with the Government Chief Digital Officer to ensure all requirements of a future Digital Driver Licence meet New Zealand and international standards.

The new NZ Transport Agency App is a secure ‘one stop shop’ to provide the services drivers need, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins say.

“The NZTA App will enable an easier way for Kiwis to pay for Vehicle Registration and Road User Charges (RUC). It will also display expiry dates for cars’ Warrants of Fitness, Vehicle Registrations and RUC end distance,” says Brown.

“Future App updates will also allow users to easily pay tolls and view their vehicles’ safety ratings.”

The rollout of the App will also pave the way for the Government to deliver a Digital Driver Licence in New Zealand.

“Cutting out unnecessary bureaucracy and delivering the services New Zealanders need in a convenient and timely way is a priority for this Government, and the way we can do that is by delivering digital solutions,” says Brown.

“This App will reduce the barriers for Kiwis who want to interact with transport public services, making government more accessible.”

“The Digital Drivers Licence is an important step towards digitising Government, which will ultimately lead us to better digital services and better outcomes for the public,” says Collins.

“I want to encourage New Zealand drivers to help us with testing this new App. Your engagement and feedback will help greatly improve functionality of the services and information available before a version is released to app stores in coming months.”

From Monday, users can visit nzta.govt.nz/app for details about how to download the Beta NZTA App.