More than 300 people will have to re-sit their driving tests after Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) officers at Auckland’s Highbrook branch allegedly accepted bribes to pass applicants.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said five driver testing officers were dismissed for “serious misconduct” and had their endorsements suspended, with investigations ongoing. The alleged scheme began in 2023, prompting NZTA to contact 322 drivers who passed under those officers and require them to re-sit practical tests at no cost.
Police have launched a criminal investigation, while VTNZ has suspended licence testing at the branch and pledged full cooperation, saying it has zero tolerance for dishonesty and has reviewed security systems to protect public safety.
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Import the third world, become the third world.
Whoa there buddy ✋
That’s a bit too much logic and common sense. You’re gonna offend someone.
Have you recently heard the met office people? Cannot understand a thing they say……can we not find a kiwi to do these jobs? I bet we can but diversity and all……