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Avoid the queues and consider getting an early WoF in April

8 Apr 2021

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to consider getting early Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspections to take advantage of a lull in demand for inspections one year after the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.

Covid-19 restrictions affecting practical driver testing wait times

12 Mar 2021

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is working hard with its contracted provider Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) to shorten wait times for practical driver testing across New Zealand, to address the sharp increase in demand for testing as a result of multiple Covid-19 Alert Level changes.

New Director of Land Transport to strengthen regulatory oversight

3 Mar 2021

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Board Chair Sir Brian Roche has confirmed the appointment of Kane Patena as the new Director of Land Transport.

Five organisations appointed to carry out entry certification for used light vehicles

1 Mar 2021

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has appointed five vehicle inspecting organisations to complete entry certification for used light vehicles in New Zealand following a comprehensive application and evaluation process.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency service changes at heightened alert levels

15 Feb 2021

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding New Zealanders of the changes to customer services following the Auckland region moving to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moving to Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm on Sunday night.

Rail regulator investigating collision

28 Jan 2021

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Safer Rail team is investigating a collision between a vehicle and a train at the Western Lake Road Level Crossing near Featherston on Thursday afternoon, 28 January.

Extensions end for WoFs, CoFs and driver licences

5 Oct 2020

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding New Zealanders it will be illegal to drive or use vehicles with expired driver and vehicle licensing and inspection documents after 10 October 2020.

High demand for overseas licence conversions

7 Aug 2020

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is working hard to process a significant increase of applications from overseas driver licence holders who need to convert their licence to a New Zealand driver licence.

Clear safety message to rail operators from sentencing

24 Jul 2020

The sentencing decision of KiwiRail and MBD Contracting released by the Christchurch District Court today is a reminder for rail participants and their sub-contractors using the rail network of the need to keep their workers safe, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says.

Safety rating search filter good news for Kiwi car buyers

18 May 2020

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says a new search filter launched by Trade Me today is good news for Kiwis looking to buy the safest vehicle they can afford.