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Android or iPhone for BAJ Drivers? Which Phone Works With Each BAJ Service

BAJ drivers can use both Android phones and iPhones, but there is one important difference every driver should understand before choosing their device. For most BAJ services, both Android and iPhone can be used. This includes Ride Bidding, Outstation bookings, tourism-related jobs and the BAJ Driver Operator Network. However, drivers who want to operate BAJ [...]
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BAJ Nationwide Driver Onboarding Update: Application Reviews and Next Steps

BAJ New Zealand is currently processing a high volume of driver and fleet applications from cities and regions across the country. Many drivers have contacted us asking why their documents are still showing as pending after registering one or two weeks ago. We understand that drivers are waiting to know what happens next, so we [...]
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BAJ Gives Drivers More Flexibility with Cash, EFTPOS and Card Payments

BAJ drivers now have more flexibility in how they receive payment for completed rides. Instead of requiring every passenger payment to pass through the same system, BAJ supports different payment methods depending on what the customer selects when making the booking. This means eligible drivers can receive some payments directly from passengers, while other payments [...]
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Which Vehicle Should I Select in the BAJ Driver App?

Choosing the correct vehicle category in the BAJ Driver App is important because each vehicle type is designed for different passenger requirements and different BAJ services. BAJ New Zealand supports a range of vehicles, from standard passenger cars used for Ride Bidding through to premium taxi vehicles, larger passenger vehicles, wheelchair-accessible vehicles and Maxi Vans. [...]
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Kaikōura Whale Watching from Christchurch – Complete 2026 Guide (Best Season, Cost, Tips)

Kaikōura Whale Watching from Christchurch – The Complete 2026 Guide There are only a handful of places on the planet where you can reliably see giant sperm whales close to shore, in almost any month of the year. Kaikōura, a small coastal town 180 km north of Christchurch, is one of them — and it's [...]
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Christchurch – The Complete Aoraki Travel Guide (2026)

Mount Cook Day Tour from Christchurch – The Complete Aoraki Travel Guide (2026) Aoraki / Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest peak (3,724 m) and one of the most photographed mountains in the Southern Hemisphere. The good news for travellers based in Christchurch: you don't need to hire a car, plan a multi-night trip, or [...]
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