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New Zealands Parliament has passed a bill enabling digital drivers licenses, warrants of fitness, and registration labels, marking a shift from paper to digital processes. This move aims to modernize the system, reduce waste, and save taxpayers money. The New Zealand Transport Agency will now send regulatory notices online instead of by mail, cutting down on the fourteen million letters sent last year. The government emphasizes strong privacy and security protections, with plans for additional laws and public input before rollout. Physical licenses will remain available, and digital IDs are already integrated into the Govt.nz app.

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