Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's changes to the full license test episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 8 MIN

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's changes to the full license test

from Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons · host Newstalk ZB

The Government's removing the full license test as part of major changes - saying it will save time and money. Drivers under 25 will spend a year on their restricted before moving to their full, while over 25s will get six months. A zero alcohol limit will apply to people on their learners' or restricted, regardless of their age. Most changes will come into effect next year. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the test hasn't been updated for over 15 years and a review was well overdue. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOW PLAYING

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the Government's changes to the full license test

0:00 8:52

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons?

This episode is 8 minutes long.

When was this Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons episode published?

This episode was published on February 3, 2026.

What is this episode about?

The Government's removing the full license test as part of major changes - saying it will save time and money. Drivers under 25 will spend a year on their restricted before moving to their full, while over 25s will get six months. A zero alcohol...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!