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1 November VIRM changes are now available to preview
19 October 2026On 1 November 2026, changes to warrant of fitness (WoF) and certificate of fitness (CoF A) frequency and inspections will come into effect. New VIRM content has been developed and is now available to preview.
VIRM: In-service certification (WoF and CoF)
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Update on WoF and CoF A check sheets
09 October 2026Following our recent email about changes to WoF and CoF A from 1 November, which included ADAS check sheet changes, we have received requests from check sheet providers for more time to use their remaining stock of current paper check sheets.
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Changes to WoF and CoF A from 1 November 2026
25 September 2026On 1 November 2026, changes to warrant of fitness (WoF) and certificate of fitness (CoF A) frequency and inspections will come into effect.
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Position statement on heavy motor gross vehicle mass (GVM)
23 September 2026NZTA has issued a position statement that clarifies when a heavy vehicle's recorded gross vehicle mass (GVM) may be changed, and when it must remain unchanged.
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14 October 2026 VIRM amendment previews now available
16 September 2026The 14 October 2026 VIRM amendment previews are now available to download and view.
VIRM: In-service certification (WoF and CoF) amendment preview
VIRM: Entry certification amendment preview
VIRM: Entry certification (new light vehicles) amendment preview
VIRM: Heavy vehicle specialist certification amendment preview
VIRM: Light vehicle repair certification amendment preview
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VPN certificate update on 19 September 2026
16 September 2026We're replacing VPN certificates at the end of the day on 19 September 2026.
If you use the VPN, click to read more.
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Change coming for NC class vehicles with a cardan shaft brake
10 September 2026From 1 September 2027, all NC class vehicles with a cardan shaft park brake (CSPB) must pass a roller brake machine (RBM) test to get a certificate of fitness (CoF).
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Suzuki Fronx update – recall completed
20 August 2026The manufacturer’s safety recall of affected Suzuki Fronx vehicles in New Zealand has now been completed and the advice not to carry back seat passengers can be ignored. If you get any questions from customers, ask them to contact Suzuki directly.
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Extension of modified cabs class exemption
19 August 2026The Director of Land Transport (the Director) has decided to extend the modified cabs class exemption for another 3 years.
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Inspection news 22 out now
06 August 2026The latest issue of Inspection news is now available to download.
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