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.

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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 now underway - and explained to the Afternoons team how these changes will be implemented.
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With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.
Matt and Tyler dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

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

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of May 2026 - the Government has begun the process to get drivers licenses on Kiwi's phones. Associate Transport Minister James Meager joins to tell us more.
The boys ask the audience if this a smart move for the sake of convenience, or another reason to depend on our phones.
And do you get the same satisfaction from weight loss medication as you do from doing it the hard way?
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of May 2026 - two bouncers in Lincoln dished out a beating to a student at a pub, where's the line for the amount of force bouncers can use?
Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld says people who drive EVs are 'virtue signalling'. The boys get your thoughts.
And Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor joins to answer your legal questions.
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of May 2026, romance scams are still active and dangerous as ever, despite being well known to the public. How are people still falling from them?
First-time home buyers are looking to Mum and Dad for financial help, are parents obliged to pitch in?
And do you stack plates for your waiter? Hospo workers say it's one of the first things
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026 

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

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