IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Driving Hub will close on July 1, 2026.

We are no longer accepting new referrals or programme applications as we prepare to close our services.

Our team is currently focused on supporting existing participants through to the completion of their programmes.

We sincerely thank our community, partners, and everyone who has supported The Development Hub over the years.

Our Driver Licence Support Programme opens doors to new opportunities, job prospects, and greater independence.

At The Driving Hub, we care deeply about creating equal opportunities for everyone.

If you live in Hawke’s Bay and are facing financial or personal difficulties that are restricting you from getting your Class 1 licence, you may be eligible for our services free of charge. Get in touch with us to see if you’re eligible.

 
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Learn to drive with our experienced and qualified driving instructors.

When it comes to getting your licence in Hawke’s Bay, The Driving Hub is here to guide you on your journey. Our calm and experienced driving instructors provide driving lessons for learners, restricted and full licence holders and can help you get the extra support you need to pass that important test.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Driver Licence Support Programme is a funded initiative created to assist individuals in obtaining their Class 1 licence. This program is designed specifically for those facing challenges such as financial constraints, learning barriers, and other barriers that may hinder their progress. By empowering participants to achieve their licence, the programme aims to create independence, enhance employment opportunities, and contribute to safer roads for everyone.

  • After you submit an enquiry form, we will reach out to assess your eligibility.

  • The DLS Programme covers driving lessons, driver licence testing fees, vehicle hire, and additional support services.

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  • Michelle was amazing, I really don't like driving but with her help I gained more confidence and actually like driving now!

    SAHARA

  • Michelle was very professional and friendly. Excellent service; communication was prompt and it was easy to arrange a pickup. She was very helpful. Thank you Thank you for giving me the confidence to drive.

    PRIYANKA

  • The instructor (Michelle) is a beautiful tutor patient and kind and good at teaching and the services are good even provided a car to sit my restricted with would totally recommend for all the people out there needing that extra bit of help :))

    JUNE

  • “It was such a great and helpful experience! Michelle was very helpful in teaching the road code in a variety of ways! The Driving Hub helped me to gain enough confidence to complete my learners licence!”

    ELLA

  • Michelle is really helpful. She is confident and that helped me to remain confident. She is calm and gives very clear instruction. I believe if I didn't go through the driving hub I wouldn't have passed my license trying to go on my own and do it.

    CASSIDY

  • “The Driving Hub was extremely helpful. I had my Restricted licence for eight years, with no intentions of going for my Full. Being on a programme at The Development Hub opened my eyes to how many more opportunities are opened up when you have your Full licence. They helped me get a copy of my birth certificate so I could renew my expired licence, which they also helped me with. I was then able to have some lessons to get my Full. It was really helpful as you don’t realise how many bad habits you’ve got until someone else is sitting in the car who knows how you are supposed to drive.”

    Stevie

  • Michelle was awesome to deal with and easy to talk to, highly recommend, thank you!

    EUGENE

  • I would like to thank Michelle at The Driving Hub.Very lovely lady I felt very confident that I was going to pass my test with Michelle.😊

    TINA

  • My instructor was patient and informative. She eased my nerves with her calm energy. I enjoyed my lessons and was able pass my restricted with ease. So grateful! 🙏

    PHOENIX

  • You're amaaaaaazing ☺️

    PAIGE

  • It helped me a lot to understand and get to know the road rules and stuff

    EMILY

  • Thank you Kyla and Michelle for helping me pass

    HARLEM