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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 10 MIN

James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the plan to phase in digital drivers' licenses

from Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons · host Newstalk ZB

A law change paving the way for digital driver licenses has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. The law previously only allowed for physical licenses. Associate Transport Minister James Meager says work to introduce digital licenses is now underway - and explained to the Afternoons team how these changes will be implemented. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A law change paving the way for digital driver licenses has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. The law previously only allowed for physical licenses. Associate Transport Minister James Meager says work to introduce digital licenses is...

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