NZTA App in Beta has been announced

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#312587 29-Apr-2024 18:04

Well this is not something I expected on my April Bingo card, a beta app has been released by NZTA which will show basic licence and car registration details.

Before someone asks though;

Note: This is not a valid licence or form of ID and should not be mistaken for one. You must always have your driver licence with you when driving.

Status, conditions and demerit point balance only and then the basic expected details about up to 5 cars.

https://nzta.govt.nz/about-us/app/

EDIT: Should point out it does require a RealMe Verified login to use it.

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#3224256 29-Apr-2024 18:19

I saw this earlier today.

Somewhat handy to have all your car details in one place.

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#3224271 29-Apr-2024 18:54

Well, someone's going to ask it so it might as well be me... Why a separate app instead of via the Wallet licence feature already built into iOS? Does it show extra information that the OS can't?

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#3224278 29-Apr-2024 19:02

I just posted another thread minutes after this thread, now removed. Here's the release:

The new NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) App is a secure ‘one stop shop’ to provide the services drivers need, Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins say.

“The NZTA App will enable an easier way for Kiwis to pay for Vehicle Registration and Road User Charges (RUC). It will also display expiry dates for cars’ Warrants of Fitness, Vehicle Registrations and RUC end distance,” Mr Brown says.

“Future App updates will also allow users to easily pay tolls and view their vehicles’ safety ratings.”

The rollout of the App will also pave the way for the Government to deliver a Digital Driver Licence in New Zealand.

“Cutting out unnecessary bureaucracy and delivering the services New Zealanders need in a convenient and timely way is a priority for this Government, and the way we can do that is by delivering digital solutions,” Mr Brown says.

“This App will reduce the barriers for Kiwis who want to interact with transport public services, making government more accessible.”

“The Digital Drivers Licence is an important step towards digitising Government, which will ultimately lead us to better digital services and better outcomes for the public,” Ms Collins says.

“I want to encourage New Zealand drivers to help us with testing this new App. Your engagement and feedback will help greatly improve functionality of the services and information available before a version is released to app stores in coming months.”

From Monday, users can visit nzta.govt.nz/app for details about how to download the Beta NZTA App.

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#3224279 29-Apr-2024 19:03

@Behodar:

Well, someone's going to ask it so it might as well be me... Why a separate app instead of via the Wallet licence feature already built into iOS? Does it show extra information that the OS can't?

Please read the linked page.

From the page and I am going to bold here: "Note: This is not a valid licence or form of ID and should not be mistaken for one. You must always have your driver licence with you when driving."

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#3224339 29-Apr-2024 20:23

I've been using it for a while (NZTA internal alpha) and it's a useful app. Especially when checking on rego and WoF. Definitely something worthwhile to have on you phone. And I am sure someday it may also be your actual drivers license ministerial buy-in willing.

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#3224340 29-Apr-2024 20:28

"“The NZTA App will enable an easier way for Kiwis to pay for Vehicle Registration and Road User Charges (RUC)"

At the moment to do either of these via their website, I need

https://transact.nzta.govt.nz/transactions/renewvehiclelicence/entry
Your renewal notice or the vehicle's plate number
a Visa/Mastercard credit or debit card or your internet banking details

https://transact.nzta.govt.nz/v2/purchase-ruc
The plate numbers of the vehicles you are buying RUC for
a Visa or Mastercard credit/debit card or your internet banking details (POLi)
you will need your current odometer reading (if you're buying the first RUC licence

But to do this via their app I need a Verified RealME account.... which involves some form of Photo Verification either in person or via a passport...

I'm not seeing the "easier" much

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#3224347 29-Apr-2024 21:34

wellygary:
"“The NZTA App will enable an easier way for Kiwis to pay for Vehicle Registration and Road User Charges (RUC)"

At the moment to do either of these via their website, I need

https://transact.nzta.govt.nz/transactions/renewvehiclelicence/entry
Your renewal notice or the vehicle's plate number
a Visa/Mastercard credit or debit card or your internet banking details

https://transact.nzta.govt.nz/v2/purchase-ruc
The plate numbers of the vehicles you are buying RUC for
a Visa or Mastercard credit/debit card or your internet banking details (POLi)
you will need your current odometer reading (if you're buying the first RUC licence

But to do this via their app I need a Verified RealME account.... which involves some form of Photo Verification either in person or via a passport...

I'm not seeing the "easier" much

Except you have to do that every time you transact. With the app, once the initial evidence of identity step is done, you're in and done. I'm assuming they will allow you to save CC details and transact in three clicks and a fingerprint.

Now I wonder how long until they mandate location and call record permissions :P

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#3224348 29-Apr-2024 21:41

Currently can let browser remember License Plate and CC details....not that much different- except for potentially face/touch id securing the credentials

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#3224356 29-Apr-2024 22:35

olivernz:

And I am sure someday it may also be your actual drivers license ministerial buy-in willing.

The government has already announced that digital drivers' licenses are in the pipeline. I don't think there is a due date for it though.

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#3224361 29-Apr-2024 23:53

I don’t have a RealMe login so that’s me out.

With the future maybe being digital licenses does that mean you’ll be handing unlocked phone to police officer to walk back to their car with?

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#3224377 30-Apr-2024 05:19

rugrat:

I don’t have a RealMe login so that’s me out.

With the future maybe being digital licenses does that mean you’ll be handing unlocked phone to police officer to walk back to their car with?

one would assume it would be something they can scan off your phone with theirs