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NZTA urging owners to get their vehicles rechecked

25 Jan 2019

The NZ Transport Agency has extended the expiry date of all unused vouchers provided to the owners of vehicles previously inspected by suspended WoF providers, and is strongly encouraging them to get their vehicle’s Warrant of Fitness (WOF) rechecked free of charge.

Safety alert – Certifications for tow bars revoked

21 Dec 2018

Following an ongoing specialist investigation, the NZ Transport Agency has issued a Safety Alert advising that it has revoked the certifications for tow bars on more than 1,400 heavy vehicles. These include small trucks, tipper trucks, motorhomes and goods’ vans certified by Auckland-based heavy vehicle specialist certifier Patrick Chu of Transport and Structure Limited.

NZ Transport Agency issues safety alert for heavy vehicle towing connections and components

20 Dec 2018

The NZ Transport Agency has issued a safety alert strongly advising heavy vehicle operators to be vigilant in cleaning and checking towing connections and components certified by Auckland-based heavy vehicle specialist certifier Patrick Chu (Transport & Structure Ltd).

Meredith Connell completes review of most urgent NZTA files

29 Nov 2018

Law firm Meredith Connell has completed its review into the most urgent open regulatory compliance files, leading to a significant increase in action and enforcement taken by the NZ Transport Agency.

NZTA says circumstances surrounding Dargaville crash ‘totally unacceptable’

21 Nov 2018

NZ Transport Agency Chief Executive Fergus Gammie says the circumstances which saw a Warrant of Fitness (WoF) issued to an unsafe vehicle which was subsequently involved in a fatal crash are totally unacceptable.

NZ Transport Agency suspends repair certifier

6 Nov 2018

Auckland-based vehicle repair certifier Dale Barlass has been suspended from issuing certifications with immediate effect following consistent concerns about the quality of his work.

Action underway as NZTA compliance investigation progresses

16 Oct 2018

NZ Transport Agency Chief Executive Fergus Gammie says 63 of the 152 high priority compliance files being closely investigated for any safety issues have now been assessed.

NZTA reviewing regulatory compliance and getting tough on enforcement

15 Oct 2018

The NZ Transport Agency has an extensive review of compliance files underway and is toughening up its enforcement regime.

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