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VIN photo for Repair certification – unable to enter notes form
02 March 2026From 16 March 2026, you’ll need to upload a photo of the vehicle’s VIN or chassis number when completing a Repair certification – unable to enter notes form.
This will ensure the vehicle details are captured correctly. The online form will be updated to include this function.
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We've moved the Vehicle Inspection Portal to a new web platform
23 February 2026View moreWe’ve moved the Vehicle Inspection Portal (the VIRMs website) to a new web platform.
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Electronic certificate of authority (E-COA)
11 February 2026From mid-February inspecting organisation certificates of authority (COAs) will no longer be posted and sent by mail.
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Outcome of consultation on new light entry certification appointments
02 February 2026After receiving support from new light entry certifiers, we decided to adopt the proposed changes to the New Light Entry Certification appointment process.
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Reminder: check your saved VPN links to keep access
27 January 2026If you use our VPN, the most secure link begins with https://. Some users still have the old URL for the VPN saved, without the s. To keep our connections secure, we’re switching off the old link on 29 January 2026. Check your saved links include the 's'.
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Safety warning for Suzuki Fronx owners
23 December 2025NZTA is urging the owners of Suzuki Fronx vehicles in New Zealand to stop carrying passengers in the rear seats of the vehicles. This follows the failure of a safety belt in a laboratory crash test. If you get any questions from customers, tell them to contact Suzuki directly.
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Industry alert: Risk of trailers disconnecting from incorrect coupling and damaged couplings
19 December 2025NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is issuing an industry alert to warn the heavy vehicle industry about the risk of trailers becoming disconnected.
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Inspection news issue 20 out now
16 December 2025The latest issue of Inspection news is now available to download.
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Warrant of fitness vehicle inspector application form
31 October 2025From 4 November 2025, the warrant of fitness vehicle inspector application form, which is currently a PDF form, will be available as an online form.
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Consultation now open on considering changes to light vehicle inspections
29 October 2025We’re consulting on making changes to light vehicle inspections - warrants of fitness (WoFs) and certificates of fitness (CoF A).
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