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Get your driver licence

Getting your car driver licence in New Zealand is a 3-step process. As you progress through the stages you gain a new licence with fewer requirements and more responsibilities.

Visit the NZTA website for information about getting your licence:

Car licence

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Last updated 10 June 2020

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