Key Points
- A rego is a vehicle licence that permits a car to be driven legally on New Zealand roads.
- To obtain a rego, a car needs a valid warrant of fitness (WoF).
- The cost of a rego depends on its length (up to 12 months) and the vehicle type.
- A rego's cost includes an ACC levy, which is used to pay for the treatment of those injured in road accidents.
What is a rego?
Despite its name, a rego isn't a car's registration – that occurs when a vehicle first arrives in the country, it's issued number plates and registered on the Motor Vehicle Register.
Instead, a rego is a licence that permits the car to be driven legally on New Zealand roads. To be eligible for a rego, a car must have a valid WoF.
How often do I need to purchase a rego?
You can renew a car's rego for up to a year, in one-month increments. It must be renewed before it expires, otherwise it won't be legal for the car to be driven on the road.
How much does a rego cost?
The cost of a rego depends on:
- The length of the rego period.
- The type of vehicle it's for.
- The fuel the vehicle uses.
The longer the rego period, the cheaper the price.
A rego’s cost includes an ACC levy, which is used to pay for the medical treatment of those injured in road accidents.
Private cars | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
Petrol | $40.47 | $72.26 | $135.84 |
Diesel | $57.41 | $106.17 | $203.67 |
Electric | $40.47 | $72.26 | $135.84 |
Motorcycles | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
0-60cc | $108.12 | $207.56 | $406.46 |
61cc-600cc | $112.57 | $216.48 | $424.28 |
601cc+ | $141.11 | $273.55 | $538.44 |
Mopeds | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| $51.03 | $93.38 | $178.09 |
For a full breakdown of costs, and for more information, visit the NZTA website here.
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