Rafaella MeloReporter·Hawkes Bay Today·11 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM6 mins to read‌Grey Power Hastings president Ron Wilkins, 84, shows his recently renewed driver licence. Photo / Rafaella MeloGrey Power Hastings president Ron Wilkins, 84, shows his recently renewed driver licence. Photo / Rafaella MeloDriving an important part of freedom. Rafaella Melo reports on a change that could help older drivers afford to keep their licences for her The Years Ahead series.

More than 13,000 Hawke’s Bay drivers aged 75 and over will no longer be routinely tested for dementia