17203 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport

17203 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Minister of Transport: Further to Reply 13171 (2026), in respect of the individual found to have provided falsified information to NZTA, (a) on what basis was that individual permitted to complete the process to obtain a new licence following a finding of document falsification; (b) was any infringement notice issued or prosecution considered; (c) if no enforcement action was taken, on what basis was that decision made and by whom; and (d) how does the Minister reconcile the statement that "no further action is required" with NZTA's stated position in Reply 13169 that an infringement was "the appropriate regulatory response at the time", if at all?

Hon Chris Bishop: Any person may apply for a driver licence provided they meet the statutory requirements and complete the application process lawfully. In this case, the individual subsequently applied for and obtained a new licence through the proper legal process. As such, no further action was required in relation to this individual’s current New Zealand driver licence. For clarity, this does not preclude enforcement action in relation to the earlier provision of falsified information. NZTA is considering whether enforcement action is appropriate for individuals within this cohort, which includes this individual.