Yes, foreigners can drive in New Zealand as long as they have a valid driver license from their home country or an International Driving Permit (IDP). If your license is not in English, you are legally required to carry an accurate English translation or an IDP at all times. Foreigners can drive for up to 12 months after their arrival in New Zealand; after that point, you must convert to a New Zealand driver license. It is crucial for foreign drivers to understand that New Zealand drives on the left side of the road, and many tourist routes are narrow, winding, and unsealed (gravel), which can be much more challenging than the wide highways found in the U.S. or Europe. New Zealand's "Road Code" has specific rules regarding "Give Way" and roundabouts that visitors must study. Furthermore, the country has very strict "drink driving" laws and a high presence of speed cameras. Many rental companies now require drivers to complete a short safety briefing or quiz before handing over the keys to ensure they are prepared for the unique and often demanding driving conditions of the Kiwi landscape.