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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.

Rebate a step towards safer roadsides

1 May 2020

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has taken steps to encourage the removal of more impounded vehicles from the side of State Highways in a move that will make New Zealand’s roads safer and improve the national vehicle fleet in the process.

Scam alert – vehicle licence (rego) renewal emails

1 Apr 2020

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising people to delete widely distributed 'phishing scam' e-mails which direct recipients to a counterfeit website to renew their vehicle licence (rego).

NZ Transport Agency urging trailer owners to act on safety recall

12 Mar 2020

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is urging the owners of Bunnings Trailpro trailers to respond to a product safety recall being carried out by the retailer in New Zealand.

Setting the record straight – Compliance not a quick fix, but progressing well

29 Mar 2019

Regulatory Compliance Lead Steve Haszard says the NZ Transport Agency is making huge progress in addressing areas of non-compliance identified in its recent review.

NZ Transport Agency welcomes findings of independent report on regulatory compliance

12 Feb 2019

The Board of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has welcomed the findings – and unreservedly accepted all recommendations – made by Kristy McDonald QC in her Report entitled “Independent Inquiry into NZTA’s Performance in Relation to Dargaville Diesel Specialists (DDS)” (“the Report”) which has been publicly released today.

NZ Transport Agency to cover costs for towbar recertifications

7 Feb 2019

The NZ Transport Agency has agreed to cover the costs of recertifications and repairs for vehicle owners affected by the revocation of towbars certified by suspended Heavy Vehicle Specialist Certifier Patrick Chu.