Let our expert Trainers, Assessors and Instructors guide you to success!
Assisting with all your training across Cars, Trucks, Forklifts, WTR’s, Dangerous Goods and Defensive Driving Courses

Trust in a local whānau owned Award Winning Business,
proudly possessing the highest pass rates in the region

Class 1 (Cars)
Class 2 & 4 (Trucks)
Forklift F-Endorsements
Forklift (OSH) Certificates
Street-Talk Defensive Driving Course
Wheels, Tracks & Rollers and Dangerous Goods - Coming Soon

Services Available | Whanganui, Marton & Bulls

Driving Lessons
Test Preparation
Driving Assessments

Forklift Courses Open
Next Dates
Thurs 31 Oct 2024
Mon 16 Dec 2024

Qualified and Experienced Driving Instructor’s in Car (Class 1) training and approved NZTA Street-Talk Defensive Driving Course Provider and NZTA Approved Provider in Trucks (Class 2, Class 4 and Class 5), Forklift (OSH-Certificate and F Endorsement), Wheels Tracks & Rollers and Dangerous Goods. Let us help you fast-track your career by receiving a time reduction on your licence.

Obtain targeted training and professional advice that suits your individual or business needs. We help prepare you for your formal Learners, Restricted or Full Licence tests to ensure you are armed with the knowledge and confidence to succeed.

Our NZTA approved Trainers and Assessors will guide you through your course by sharing their expert knowledge and experience, giving you practical and relevant training.

All our Assessors, Trainers and Driving Instructors provide a safe and open environment, giving you practical advice, training and work-ons.

Easily book and reschedule online - select the best day and time that suits your availability - let us make it as easy as possible for you.

Note: If you’re based in Marton or Bulls, driving lessons are conducted over our 2 hour training appointments as we travel to Whanganui for training.

Group Classes & Defensive Driving Courses

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Learner Licence Classes

Group Bookings Available

Defensive Driving Course
Upcoming Course Dates

Mon 2 Dec 2024
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Learn More & Register

Our Learner Licence Group Classes are delivered in a safe and open classroom environment. Learn amongst other likeminded drivers seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills or prepare for upcoming tests.

Our Street-Talk Defensive Driving Courses have been specially designed by NZ Transport Agency to meet the needs of young drivers in NZ. Our courses teach defensive driving skills that will help both Learner and Restricted drivers pass the new Driving Tests and become a safer and more skillful driver. This advanced course will provide you with the tools necessary to avoid and overcome driving situations that could otherwise be difficult or disastrous under normal conditions.

Course Delivery
Any Licence holders can do this course which includes 4 interactive sessions of 2 hours in classroom, plus up to an hour on-road practical session.

6 Months Reduction
Restricted Licence holders can use the Defensive Driving Certificate from our course to receive a time reduction on their Restricted Licence from 18 months down to 12 months, if under 25 years of age. If you are over 25 years of age, you can reduce your Restricted Licence time from 6 months to 3 months.
Register your interest today!

Course and Lesson Fee Refund Policy
Cancellations 48 hours (2 full working days) or more notice, 100% fee refund | 24-48 hours notice, 50% fee refund | Less than 24 hours notice, no fee refund
To reschedule to another course date, a minimum of 48 hours (2 full working days) notice is required

Driving Lessons require a minimum of 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule to a new date

Driver Licence Programme | Learner Licence

Awa Driver Training Ltd is an approved Ministry of Social Development (WINZ) Provider
of the Drivers Licence Programme for Manawatu-Whanganui Region.

This programme assists eligible participants with the costs associated with gaining their Learner Licence,
including workshop training and applicable fees.

If you’d like to be considered for a placement on the Learner Licence programme, please complete your details on the link below.
One of our team members will be in touch following a review to discuss next steps.
Note: Placements are limited and Eligibility Criteria Applies

Meet the Team