"For me [having a licence has] changed my life a lot, making my life easier." Ms Castro is one of 45 refugees who have learned to drive in Hamilton through the government funded Refugee Driver Training Programme. Related Content Video Watch NZH Local Focus: Making refugees at home on Hamilton roads Staying at the Sheraton Iguazu, Argentina Jon Toogood announces solo acoustic tourShe says it's rewarding being a part of "their journey to a life-long skill." He says the geographic and weather conditions on New Zealand roads are an added challenge, aside from everything being in a foreign language. Since the scheme began last year in Hamilton, 47 refugees have received their restricted licences.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 17, 2016 05:36 UTC