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When the ministry of transport took over driver licensing, renewal was fiveyearly from 1953 and a coupon was fastened inside the book at every renewal. However, if you also hold a current and valid overseas driver licence you may be able to drive on your overseas driver licence for up to 12 months from your last date of entry. The third person took off, stealing a nearby white van and ramming a police dog van, johnson said. Landlords use whitepages tenantcheck, which is designed expressly for screening. Learner drivers licence conditions new zealand a to z.
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