Child Seats in NZ Taxis: What the Law Actually Says
A plain-English guide to New Zealand child restraint law for taxi and private hire vehicles, including the exemption for occasional trips.
Child Seats in NZ Taxis
New Zealand law requires all children under 7 to be in an approved child restraint. Taxis and private hire vehicles have a limited exemption when a restraint is not available — but the safest and legally clearest option is always to travel with the right seat.
Intercity Cabs supplies infant capsules, forward-facing seats and booster seats at no extra charge. Tell us the ages of your children when you book and we will fit the right seat before pickup.