Awa Driver Training Ltd
110 Guyton St
4500, Whanganui
+6463437483

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 8:30-16h
  • tuesday: 8:30-16h
  • wednesday: 8:30-16h
  • thursday: 8:30-16h
  • friday: 8:30-16h
  • saturday: (closed)

Whanganui Based for Driving Lessons, Learner Licence Workshops, Street-Talk Defensive Driving Course, Forklifts (OSH) & F-Endorsements, Class 2 & Class 4 Trucks, Wheels Tracks & Rollers and Dangerous Goods Courses
NZTA, MITO, Competenz and Street-Talk Approved Course Provider

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Awa Driver Training Ltd:

Awa Driver Training Ltd is an exceptional driving school located in New Zealand, dedicated to providing comprehensive and supportive driving education. Customers have consistently praised the team for their patience, kindness, and professionalism, making the learning process not only effective but also enjoyable. Here are some highlights from user reviews:

  • Highly recommended: Many users noted that the instructors are friendly and encouraging, helping them build confidence behind the wheel and making sure they were ready for their tests.
  • Supportive environment: Clients appreciated the relaxed atmosphere that helped ease their nerves, with instructors who take the time to explain and teach essential driving skills.
  • Excellent communication: Numerous reviews mentioned the thorough and informative communication from both driving instructors and the administrative staff, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their lessons and tests.
  • Success stories: Many users shared their success in obtaining their learners, restricted, and full licenses, crediting Awa Driver Training for their accomplishments.

While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there were a few concerns regarding pricing transparency, as noted by a single reviewer. However, the management takes such matters seriously and strives for continuous improvement. Overall, Awa Driver Training Ltd is a wonderful choice for anyone looking to enhance their driving skills and confidence.

Awa Driver Training Ltd: Reviews

4.9/5 (91 Reviews)
Jordyn Sayer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Love Awa Driver Training , helped me pass my full licence. Definitely recommend them

Shihan Mason-Smallman 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great team would recommend this service for anyone trying to get their licenses almost like cheat codes

Emelio Emelio 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: They were really helpful, learnt a lot of things, gave straight forward ways of answering the questions.

sonson kingitapa 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awa driver training is good to go get your license at they don't rush you to take the test and they also take in that if you think your not ready they won't push in to doing it

Tohu Peeti Mareikura 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Trust the process!

nate bro 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awsome teachers thank u awa driver training

Jack “LegendaryNinjaxD” Cater 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Such an amazing team, they give an inviting smile as they asked me to come in. They all taught me well about the road code and made it easier to remember certain rules to apply on the road. The lecture was Ecstatic! Full of laughs, full of eager students wanting to answer questions, full of aroha and that's all thanks to the wonderful team at Awa driver training. Highly recommended if you need to get/renew your license

papa.pelican 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Quick, easy, Amazing and friendly service couldn't ask for much better :)

vF TRIICKzz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I really appreciate the help and guidance that was given to get my full real supportive and professional good team and lovely people really recommend and thank you for helping me achieve what I thought couldn’t achieve full licence rolling now jah jah

YT zAzuraa 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing grateful as always love n blessings locked in

Te Kiira Hina-Pauro 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: highly recommend!! the driving instructors are amazing

Te-Koha Mareikura-Ellery 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience with Awa Driver Training. They helped me achieve my restricted license through driving lessons and throughout the entire process they were very supportive and uplifting! Great communication from them and their admin team about dates for lessons, the process for my trainings, cancellation/openings for extra lessons. An overall pleasure to work with and a big thanks to them for helping me pass today!

Summer Rangi-Clark 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing team, top notch support and training. Big ups to the whole Awa Driving whānau for their support to help me successfully achieve my full. Ngā mihinui e te whānau.

Alisha Reremoana 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I acquired my Learners license at Awa Driver Training and it was a better experience then I could of hoped for. The staff strive to help you to the best of their ability and try very hard to create a comfortable environment for you to learn in, I definitely appreciate the effort they put into their mahi, they’re a wonderful team!

Alena Komarova 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience at Awa Driver Training! The instructors were incredibly patient and supportive, making the learning process enjoyable and easy. I’m not a native speaker, however, I never felt it was an issue. Your team is truly amazing I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to learn how to improve their driving

Betty Kaata 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I was naive for the first 6-10 months my confidents grew throughout my lessons thank you for your kind & patient manners that I got to level 2 much appreciated I'll be back for level 3 lesson thank you again the A TEAM AWA DRIVER TRAINING last but not lease they financed my lesson plus paid for my eye test when I failed at the AA Kia ora

Jess Barron 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Such a fantastic team! My son has successfully passed his restricted license with the help and fantastic training from the Awa Team. Amazing communication via email, text and calls also. Can't thank them enough, we appreciated everything they have done. Keep up the fantastic mahi team. We will be recommending you to friends and family

Jonathan Sara Waldron 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awa Driver Training were absolutely amazing. The office staff were amazing and friendly, extremely helpful. The driving instructor's were nothing short of incredible! The confidence my daughter left with after each lesson, was simply awesome. We highly rate Awa Driving Training and all the staff. Thank you so much. There is no where better in Whanganui for your teenager to learn to drive. Sara & Emily

Benjamin Ross 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely just amazing!!! Had Jodie for most of my lessons and she was just amazing!!! So kind and helpful and always caring/encouraging , Also had Aaron as well and he was brilliant and really helpful with lessons! The whole team Awa Driver Training are amazing and I'm so thankful to them all for helping me pass my restricted!!! Thankyou!

Ashley Beard 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! Lovely people the feedback they give you is very helpful and helps you improve on the things you need to work on

Shontelle Crosby 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing service Went over and above for my daughter

Evie Langford 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing teachers and amazing people. I passed on the same day. Genuinely so grateful they helped me get my learners.

Latisha T 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: What they offer is definitely hands down what you shall receive and some!! Trust the process and have faith in yourself and AWA DRIVER TRAINING LTD!

Nate Randle 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: They were very supportive and helped make the process a simple and easy one, making a stressful test one that was easy and comfortable.

RUKUWAI KATENE 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Blessed with the best, can't get any better than awa training driving I recommend them if you need your license thank yous for everything

Stacey Hyland 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We booked our son in for lesson before his restricted, the instructors were knowledgeable and made him feel at ease, and he passed his restricted on his first test. We would highly recommend!

Ruxandra Lazarescu 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awa driving school came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Professional at every step in the process. Thank you!

Bailey Christie 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awa Driver Training was the reason I passed my restricted test. I booked in with Jodie to have a 1 hour lesson the day before my test and without her help I wouldn't have passed. Jodie taught me everything the lady was going to look for in my test and gave me helpful tips on how to remember the things I needed to do. I was lucky to have longer than an hour of Jodies help and I am so grateful for that. Jodie was kind, patient and funny which calmed my nerves and helped me absorb the information she was giving me. I highly recommend booking a lesson with Awa Driver Training!

Ashley Fox 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Using this service was a no brainer. Wait.times for licensing is through the roof. So it's good.to.see support available.

Saffron Crook 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I started with a 26/35 and ended with a 35/35 and passed my learners on the same day. They are very friendly and encouraging as well.

Jay Joubert 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Helped me out heaps went from a score of 27 and passed with a perfect score of 35/35 the showed me everything I needed to know

daylin harris 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My experience with the awa driver training team was amazing, very easy to get along with, very enthusiastic people and learning the road rules was so simple with their explanations

Paul Harris 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable and patient tutor, made the process of obtaining a class 2 license a stress free experience. Highly recommended, would 100% use these guys for future classes of license and endorsements.

Jahvarn Rawiri 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Helped with a-lot of the fundamentals i wasn't aware of, always made you feel comfortable and made the overall learning experience/curve that much easier and better. 11/10

Ben Davis 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Course was full of valuable information sure to help anyone trying to achieve the license they need. Also did class 1 with Ernie and was 5 star then too. Looking forward to class 4

Wiremu Newton 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Last year, I had no hope of getting my learners and now I got my restricted thanks to Awa Driving, thank you’s so much!!!

L Jae Earnshaw 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: They were extremely helpful and kind, if you want to get you're licence they are the ones that you're looking for, amazing job Awa! I'll see you when I want to get my restricted and full! ❤️

Colvy Molv 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Extremely patient and understanding. I had to cancel multiple appointments,mainly due to health issues, but they were always helpful and patient. When I finally came in, I was nervous but the workshop itself made those worries disappear with easy to remember methods of teaching. Will definitely be returning to get my restricted and full

Godsgrace Akinyele 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Would strongly recommend this place if you want to pass your driving test for the first time. Help me and I passed, Thank you Awa Driver Training.

Hone Taukiri-Maihi 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Chill as staff, and mean as lessons too, also being able to make you a cuppa tea or coffee during break times in their kitchen, mean as

Debbie Macpherson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience with Awa Driving School. Really helpful to get up to speed before my test. Couldn’t have passed without them. Super supportive and flexible in scheduling lessons. Would definitely recommend! Kate

Izayah 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff and great learning experience the way the classroom was set up

Odin Legion 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Awa Driver Training. My experience with Jodie was an absolutely amazing! She made me feel so comfortable when I was not, and gave me the confidence that I needed to pass :) Thank use sooo much Awa, see use again for my full.

Jamie Monique 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! Awesome people to work with very patient and kind

Jodeci Maru 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nice caring family run things there supposed to be run

GokuUchiha 274 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mean as and nice service, Meke support when getting my licence

William Cooke 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It’s been a pleasure to sit my license through this company, any questions I had I could ask with no issue. And there were no issues with communication

Leon Cable 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing team who will go out of their way to make you happy. Aaron and Jodie were always so friendly and supportive during our lessons. Would definitely recommend!

Dharminder sandhu 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience at awa driver training

Disgrace Dub 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thank yous for everything yous have come along way with Awa driver training keep doing what yous do wouldnt be able to get my learners or restricted thank yous so much :)

Ranginamu Lambert 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Chill as, honest people that are easy to talk to. Very helpful with any problems I had.

Taakoua Teanang 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Recommend!

Njela Turia 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I recently needed to get our HT licence to drive a motorhome. I was really nervous because this meant we had to get a proper class 2 truck licence. Ernie was so amazing, he could tell I was nervous so really took the time to make sure I understood everything before we moved on. The course was so comprehensive including verbal, written and visual so that really helped. I was very nervous doing my practical but Aaron eased me in to it so I could gain my confidence driving. He gave me some really handy tips which was very helpful. I can’t thank them enough for making this all happen for us! Everything was so easy - booking in the trainings and licences, and even the practical. Thanks for making this very nerve racking process for me so care free and easy! Highly recommend this amazing team

Sam Taumoeanga 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I found the experience and environment to be very positive and friendly. The staff are great at what they do. I will highly recommend them to anyone seeking a license .

May Tonga 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It is with absolute pleasure that I leave this review for the fabulous support and training I received from Te Awa Drivers Trainers, in the process of being prepared to sit the test for my learners license. I highly recommend using their service for they will 100% ensure you achieve your goal.... Truly inspiring a can do it attitude. At 60yrs I'm finally working on getting my wings to fly.. Independence yahoo

Orewa Tekoari 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend amazing people really calm & patient i felt very comfortable and way more confident after the first drive Awesome Nga mihi ki a koutou

Pahia Turia 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awa Driver training was so incredible with helping my wife and I get our HT licence so we could drive our motorhome. With only 2 days notice they got us in over 3 days to do our learners and then full so we could be on the road as soon as our motorhome was delivered. We were even able to use the motorhome to do our practical. Thank you so much for squeezing us in and working overtime and after hours to help us reach our goals.Very thankful to the amazing tutors Ernie and Aaron, and Jodie and the office team for helping us out.

Manaia Brown 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do my lessons with you guys have helped through it all :))

Heide Carle 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just wanna thanks Awa to pass my restricted licence,highly recommended and friendly people to,

Roseann Maru 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was a pleasure to meet all of yous I was very nervous cause I have already failed twice and thought I was gonna fail again, I knew as soon as I got on that computer that I was gonna pass I was just telling my self take my time and force on passing the test and walking out of the AA doors with a learners license I knew that if I had pass that I was gonna impress a lot of people in my family and that’s all I’ve wanted to do, THANK YOU JODIE TE WAAKA for being by my side through the test and after the test

Mai Tui Ihaia 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awa driver training was awesome!! Thanks to them I beat all of my older siblings to getting my full license. The instructors are great and make you feel comfortable and build your confidence right up to passing the test. Communication was also great. Thanks team ADT!!!

Marley Debrah 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience getting my learners licence here. The team there were super friendly and supportive and made the learning experience very enjoyable. In just one course with them, I was able to sit my test and pass it confidently with zero issues! Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get their drivers licence!

lala Bird 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was very self explanatory and also loved working with people who help you to achieve getting your license

Louis Bennett 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice Taught me a lot and was the reason I passed my ristricted

Ravyn Stormrider 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: So appreciate the support I received with Awa Driver Training. Great crew. Thanks guys!

King Konan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome training and teaching wouldn’t of done it without the confidence they provide 5 stars without a doubt!

Vana ownz 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolute greatness! Everyone was so warm, kind and patient. Went in so nervous but they made me feel confident AND I PASSED ! WOOHOOO!! thank you so much Awa Training! What a bloody great service with a great bunch of people :)

Benji Tamoto 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: highly recommend! the whanau at awa driver training were amazing, they showed me great service and I’ll miss them heaps! I wouldn’t have passed my full license if it wasn’t for them, grateful as!

coaco man 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great people had them help with my full licence, they made sure I ready and confident to take the test and even used their car for the test which was awesome couldn't have done it without them especially with me being a nervous wreck. Five stars isn't enough lol

Shyy Foster 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: These guys are awesome, very welcoming, definitely use them again! See ya'll in another few months, rodgee

Katrina Trow 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was preparing for my full licence. The awa team are Friendly as and really informative. Nothing but positive vibes and encouragement. There teaching method makes the whole learning process that much easier. Even though I had my restricted already I learnt a lot from these guys. Really impressed , Top notch.

Aydan Neilson-Bourke 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: They’re great, as soon as I passed I was just “wow I would not have been able to do this without these great people”. The lessons are absolutely worth it, nothing has felt more easier!

Dayle Brooks 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just want to acknowledge the team at Awa Driver Training for the professional delivery over the three days whilst completing the HT class 2 truck licence. The two instructors Ernie and Aaron created a relaxed space for us to learn in , as it can be a daunting experience taking in so much information with no room for error, when doing the theory and driving assessment. The hospitality was exceptional and I was a fan of the morning tea that was laid out for us. Highly recommend Awa Driver Training to anyone wanting to do their licence. A fantastic experience and it is no surprise they have a high success rate. Tau Ke Team!

Shane matthew Tawhitapou 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kia ora awa driver training ltd i am very impressed never thought I'd ever get a License thanks to the special team who provided the service and needs that people like myself or of any age young and old or older so thank ernie, jody and Phoenix i hope i got the names right big ups to awa training thanks to everyone in your team p.s is there a class were you do the restricted License if so can you sing me up thank you p.s ano thank you ernie for the push without that i might not have mad it you the man thank you my bro ive been telling everyone i know without a License about awa driver training ltd all the best for the new year jah bless

NightWoof 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructors, and very flexible times for learning with excellent feedback and support.

Tuku Te Kura 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Loved doing my licensing through Awa Driving Training. Good people to train with and good service at the office. You guys made it simpler than it had to be to get my restricted and am very grateful! Thank you Awa Driving Training.

Turgut Bayat 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just want to thank you guys for helping me pass my full license. Means more than you know. I couldn't recommend you guys enough. Thanks heaps!!!!

putahi hawira 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This place taught me how to drive properly. I wouldn’t have passed my restricted test if it wasn’t for Awa Training Driver.

Chris 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good people and they make sure you pass. 100% recommend

Te Autiti Gilsenan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome service! Helpful, friendly instructors that definitely make sure you have the skill and confidence needed to obtain your license. Highly recommend

MLGc Dewd 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you all for the help

Toa Toa Toa 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This course is very helpful for anyone wanting to sit their license. The tutor is very kind and has good teaching experience. They will make sure your comfortable sitting the test which is definitely the best option if you have not studied for your learners test.

Jon M 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great people, friendly environment. Awesome teachers.

Trinity Herewini 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Loved the program, thought it was really helpful to young people like me who were needing that extra push to finally get their full license. Loved the whole team as well, great people who made learning easy as well as being 100% supportive of you through your journey. Definitely am recommending to anyone who is looking to get any kind of drivers license

wharekauri hamahona 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I recommend awa driving training to anyone in need of a learners, restricted, full license awa driving team is a awesome and caring team that will help and encourage you through your driving lessons with them Kia Ora

Victoria Taylor 2 years ago

Positive experience: Very helpful, they know all the in's and out's. If you want an extra confidence boost before your test, this is the place.

Tracey Lee 2 years ago

Negative experience: Do not recommend!! Ridiculously expensive, unprofessional, does not disclose all cost, these trainers need to be monitored.

Awa Driver Training Ltd
Awa Driver Training Ltd

Kia Ora Tracey, Thank you for your feedback. I’m eager to learn more about your experience with us, as I don’t have any lesson or booking details for you. All costs are detailed on our website, so I’m also eager to understand which costs were not disclosed, perhaps I can provide clarity on our pricing structure. We take extreme pride in our work and professionalism, this is demonstrated by us recently winning the ‘Professional Services Award’ in our region, but we’re always open to feedback to improve our services. Feel free to contact our office, I would love to hear more from you. Nga mihi, Awa Driver Training

Cathy 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ladies if you want your truck licence I HIGHLY recommend Ernie and Jodie from Awa Driver Training! They are a beautiful couple who are all heart and give back to the community, they went out of their way to help me. Ernie is extremely patient and a fantastic calm instructor. I'll be back for my Wheels Tracks and Roller licence next year. Thank you Cathy

Awa Driver Training Ltd
Awa Driver Training Ltd

Thank you for your kind words Cathy, it was an absolute pleasure having you come through training. Nga mihi :)

Grace Judson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service, Would highly recommend. Very friendly instructors :)

Awa Driver Training Ltd
Awa Driver Training Ltd

Thank you for your kind words Grace :)

Robyn Walford 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful, friendly service, putting the driver at ease straight away and building confidence throughout the experience

Awa Driver Training Ltd
Awa Driver Training Ltd

Thank you for your kind words Robyn. Nga mihi :)

Kelly McLean 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome training room, great tutors, very down to earth and approachable. Loved the training.

Awa Driver Training Ltd
Awa Driver Training Ltd

Thanks Kelly, appreciate the feedback

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