Transport and Driving
Auckland City has a comprehensive bus, rail and ferry system. Weekly fares range from approximately $14 to $48. Special discounted passes can be purchased at a bus or ferry terminal.
Some students prefer to buy their own car. A second-hand car costs from approximately $2,000 upwards, a new car costs from $20,000. If you want to drive in New Zealand, you must have a drivers licence. (See details about Drivers’ Licences at http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/licensing/). As a driver, you must wear a safety seatbelt and make sure that any passengers wear seatbelts too. New Zealand has very serious penalties for driving while drunk.
