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Sometimes people get confused between licencing and registering a vehicle.

A motor vehicle is registered once, usually when it is first imported into New Zealand.  If you own a motor vehicle that you use on public roads, you must renew your vehicle licence at least annually , you must renew their vehicle licence at least annually — this is often called ‘rego’. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency manages the renewal of your rego.

Vehicle licencing (rego)