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SocietyJune 1, 2017

Kiwis of Snapchat: Roger Merkin’s road rage (WATCH)

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In our video series Kiwis of Snapchat, comedian Tom Sainsbury sources exclusive Snapchat footage of Kiwi citizens making the news. Today, Roger Merkin attempts to navigate NZ’s traffic with some grace.

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