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Welcome to NZ ... To... German Tourists intending to revisit NZ and worried about the threat to have no right to drive and to risk invalid insurance is wrecking previous good experiences in NZ.... Here is what we think we would do if we were you... If travelling in NZ for a second visit, advise the rental company provider and have them acknowledge the situation in writing and agree to stand behind any insurance if you should have an accident. This puts the onus on them -- and many carry their own insurance privately themselves -- and they need the business. I think this is a storm in a teacup. We believe the Court would throw out any charge related to the second (or subsequent visit) provided the length of that visit did not exceed 12 months. Land Transport NZ’s General Manager, Craig Hill, ultimately agreed NZ is breaking this International agreement but says NZ would clarify the Rule so “current overseas driver licence is able to be used in New Zealand for multiple periods of less than 12 months.” However, he adds that this clarification was “not likely to be in force till the end of this year” by which time he clearly believes the situation will be rectified. Opinion - PER Managing Editor
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