Driver licence in New Zealand

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The New Zealand ~~drivers~~ licence allows the holder to drive specified vehicles with or without restrictions on public roads and in public places. Upon passing the respective test for each stage of the system, the successful applicant is given a temporary paper licence to begin driving immediately while their permanent licence is printed and sent to them by post. The permanent licence contains a unique identifying number, date of birth and photograph of the holder. Drivers must carry their licence at all times while driving. If they fail to do so they may face an instant fine.		The New Zealand driver licence allows the holder to drive specified vehicles with or without restrictions on public roads and in public places. Upon passing the respective test for each stage of the system, the successful applicant is given a temporary paper licence to begin driving immediately while their permanent licence is printed and sent to them by post. The permanent licence contains a unique identifying number, date of birth and photograph of the holder. Drivers must carry their licence at all times while driving. If they fail to do so they may face an instant fine.

	New Zealand driver licences are issued by Waka Kotahi, the [[NZ Transport Agency]].		New Zealand driver licences are issued by Waka Kotahi, the [[NZ Transport Agency]].