Canterbury

Check each agent's website for complete details about the services it offers and opening hours. Be sure to phone to confirm opening hours before you visit.

The following pages on the AA and VTNZ websites also provide information for all of their agents.

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Driver licensing agents / Canterbury
AA Hornby 47 Shands Road Hornby Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Admin Theory	AA Ashburton 212 East Street Ashburton \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4:30pm. If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Geraldine mobile unit Timaru District Council Service Centre Talbot Street Geraldine \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/geraldine/aa-mobile-unit-geraldine-timaru-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Kaikōura mobile unit Te Whare Putea Trust 105 Beach Road Kaikōura \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/new-zealand/aa-mobile-unit-kaikoura-te-whare-putea-trust Admin Theory
AA Rangiora 358 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am–5pm, Tuesday 9am–5pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Riccarton Road 126 Riccarton Road Riccarton Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am–5pm, Tuesday 9am–5pm. Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Rolleston Selwyn District Council 2 Norman Kirk Drive Rolleston \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Admin Theory	AA Shirley Units 3 114 Marshland Road Shirley Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 5pm. Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Sydenham Centre 12 Buchan Street Sydenham Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 5pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Timaru 26 Church Street Timaru \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Twizel mobile unit MacKenzie District Council Service Centre Market Place Twizel \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/twizel/aa-mobile-unit-twizel-mackenzie-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Waimate mobile unit Waimate District Council Queen Street Waimate \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/waimate/aa-mobile-unit-waimate-waimate-district-council Admin Theory
Akaroa on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Akaroa practical testing site - cars Akaroa Resource Sports Complex, Akaroa Recreation Ground, Rue Lavaud, Akaroa Practical testing only, no administration On-road safety tests: practical testing is available as an on-demand service. ORST
Darfield on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety or class 2-5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F ORST	Darfield practical testing site Selwyn DC - Darfield Service Centre 1 South Terrace, Darfield. Practical testing only, no administration overseas-conversions
Fairlie on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Fairlie practical testing site Mackenzie District Council 53 Main Street Fairlie Practical testing only, no administration On-road safety tests: practical testing is available as an on-demand service. ORST
Geraldine on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Kaikōura on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Rolleston on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Timaru on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for class 5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F
VTNZ Ashburton - West Street - Practical testing only 393 West Street, Allenton Ashburton \| Phone: 03 307 8510 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	VTNZ Jipcho Road 26 Jipcho Road Sockburn Christchurch \| Phone: 03 343 3454 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Theory tests: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST overseas-conversions
VTNZ Lichfield Street 240 Lichfield Street Christchurch \| Phone: 03 365 3388 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm (last theory test 3pm). Saturday 9am - 12pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Theory tests: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm Admin Theory 1R 1F	VTNZ Northwood Northwood Supa Centa Radcliffe Road Belfast Christchurch \| Phone: 03 323 6860 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm (theory testing 8:30am to 3:30pm). Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Admin Theory 1R 1F 6R 6F
VTNZ Rangiora 347 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Phone: 03 313 6126 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Theory tests: 9am - 4pm) Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	VTNZ Timaru 180 Hilton Highway Timaru \| Phone: 03 684 3606 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Note: class 5 practical tests are available as an on-demand service. 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST
Waimate on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST

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Driver licensing agents / Canterbury
AA Hornby 47 Shands Road Hornby Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Admin Theory	AA Ashburton 212 East Street Ashburton \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4:30pm. If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Geraldine mobile unit Timaru District Council Service Centre Talbot Street Geraldine \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/geraldine/aa-mobile-unit-geraldine-timaru-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Kaikōura mobile unit Te Whare Putea Trust 105 Beach Road Kaikōura \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/new-zealand/aa-mobile-unit-kaikoura-te-whare-putea-trust Admin Theory
AA Rangiora 358 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am–5pm, Tuesday 9am–5pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Riccarton Road 126 Riccarton Road Riccarton Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am–5pm, Tuesday 9am–5pm. Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Rolleston Selwyn District Council 2 Norman Kirk Drive Rolleston \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Admin Theory	AA Shirley Units 3 114 Marshland Road Shirley Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 5pm. Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Sydenham Centre 12 Buchan Street Sydenham Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm, Tuesday 9am - 5pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Timaru 26 Church Street Timaru \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Website: www.aa.co.nz/drivers/driver-licences/ Overseas conversions: Monday-Friday: applications processed until 4pm If you're travelling, please book online to ensure your application can be processed. Please book online via the below link: https://aadriverlicensingagent.simplybook.net/v2/#book New booking times are constantly released throughout the day. If you don't initially see a suitable time, keep refreshing the website, later in the day more slots will become available. Bookings are available only one month in advance. It's essential to have all the required documents with you, otherwise we won't be able to process your application. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Twizel mobile unit MacKenzie District Council Service Centre Market Place Twizel \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/twizel/aa-mobile-unit-twizel-mackenzie-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Waimate mobile unit Waimate District Council Queen Street Waimate \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/waimate/aa-mobile-unit-waimate-waimate-district-council Admin Theory
Akaroa on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Akaroa practical testing site - cars Akaroa Resource Sports Complex, Akaroa Recreation Ground, Rue Lavaud, Akaroa Practical testing only, no administration On-road safety tests: practical testing is available as an on-demand service. ORST
Darfield on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety or class 2-5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F ORST	Darfield practical testing site Selwyn DC - Darfield Service Centre 1 South Terrace, Darfield. Practical testing only, no administration overseas-conversions
Fairlie on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Fairlie practical testing site Mackenzie District Council 53 Main Street Fairlie Practical testing only, no administration On-road safety tests: practical testing is available as an on-demand service. ORST
Geraldine on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Kaikōura on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Rolleston on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Timaru on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for class 5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F
VTNZ Ashburton - West Street - Practical testing only 393 West Street, Allenton Ashburton \| Phone: 03 307 8510 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	VTNZ Jipcho Road 26 Jipcho Road Sockburn Christchurch \| Phone: 03 343 3454 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Theory tests: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST overseas-conversions
VTNZ Lichfield Street 240 Lichfield Street Christchurch \| Phone: 03 365 3388 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm (last theory test 3pm). Saturday 9am - 12pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Theory tests: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm Admin Theory 1R 1F	VTNZ Northwood Northwood Supa Centa Radcliffe Road Belfast Christchurch \| Phone: 03 323 6860 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm (theory testing 8:30am to 3:30pm). Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Admin Theory 1R 1F 6R 6F
VTNZ Rangiora 347 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Phone: 03 313 6126 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Theory tests: 9am - 4pm) Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	VTNZ Timaru 180 Hilton Highway Timaru \| Phone: 03 684 3606 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Note: class 5 practical tests are available as an on-demand service. 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST
Waimate on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST

Online services

Driver licensing agents

AA Hornby

AA Ashburton

AA Geraldine mobile unit

AA Kaikōura mobile unit

AA Rangiora

AA Riccarton Road

AA Rolleston

AA Shirley

AA Sydenham Centre

AA Timaru

AA Twizel mobile unit

AA Waimate mobile unit

Akaroa on-demand practical test site

Akaroa practical testing site - cars

Darfield on-demand practical test site

Darfield practical testing site

Fairlie on-demand practical test site

Fairlie practical testing site

Geraldine on-demand practical test site

Kaikōura on-demand practical test site

Rolleston on-demand practical test site

Timaru on-demand practical test site

VTNZ Ashburton - West Street - Practical testing only

VTNZ Jipcho Road

VTNZ Lichfield Street

VTNZ Northwood

VTNZ Rangiora

VTNZ Timaru

Waimate on-demand practical test site