They have all been sacked from the Highbrook testing station. An NZTA spokesman told the Herald the agency required 319 people to resit driving tests after investigations found “serious misconduct” involving five driver testing officers. Five VTNZ officers at the Highbrook branch are accused of taking money in return for passing hundreds of drivers sitting their practical tests. Practical tests at the Highbrook VTNZ remain suspended. VTNZ country manager Greg O’Connor said the organisation took “decisive and serious action” following allegations of dishonesty at one of its branches.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 18, 2026 17:34 UTC