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Latest news & updates
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NZTA regulatory compliance review - WoF voucher reimbursement process information
10 December 2018The following describes the voucher reimbursement process to IOs that reinspect vehicles affected by recent suspensions.
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Takata Alpha airbags compulsory recall - help for vehicle owners
3 December 2018This week we’re sending out a pack to all WoF inspectors containing info and resources about the Takata Alpha airbags compulsory recall.
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**Seatbelt amendment and safety alert update**
27 November 2018A further update to the 19 October 2018 seatbelt amendment is now live.
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Trailpro TP5 and TP8 trailer recall - VIRM amendment
23 November 2018There's been a small general trailers VIRM amendment as a result of a recall for some Trailpro trailer models.
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Order your stationery early
8 November 2018Stationery orders are closed off from 18 December 2018 to 3 January 2019.
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VIRM: In-service amendment 1 November 2018 now live
1 November 2018The VIRM amendment is now live. Check out the changes to the entry certification requirements
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VIRM: Entry certification amendment 1 November 2018 now live
1 November 2018The VIRM amendment is now live. Check out the changes to the inspection requirements
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19 October 2018 seatbelt amendment - effective immediately
19 October 2018The NZ Transport Agency has issued an update to the seatbelt and seatbelt anchorages sections of the in-service and entry VIRMs.
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Important information - NZ Transport Agency is changing the way it approaches non-compliance by toughening up its enforcement regime.
19 October 2018On October 15 the NZ Transport Agency announced that an extensive review of compliance files is underway and that it is toughening up its enforcement regime. An increase in the number of suspensions and other legal action is expected to follow as a result of review findings.
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NZTA reviewing regulatory compliance and getting tough on enforcement
15 October 2018Today the NZ Transport Agency announced a major overhaul of the way it regulates all vehicles on the roads and licenses people working in the transport sector. This follows a continuing, independent review of vehicle certification files and the recent discovery of significant non-compliance within the industry.
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VIRM: In-service amendment 1 November 2018 preview now available
1 October 2018Affects both WoF and CoF. Check out the changes before they go live
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VIRM: Entry certification amendment 1 November 2018 preview now available
1 October 2018Check out the changes before they go live
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Entry VIRM amendment 1 June 2018 is now live
1 June 2018The 1 June 2018 entry VIRM amendment is now live. Read more for details.
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In-service VIRM amendment 1 June 2018 is now live
1 June 2018The 1 June 2018 in-service VIRM amendment is now live. Read more for details.
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HVSC VIRM amendment – memo incorporation – 9 April 2018
4 April 2018HVSC VIRM amendment incorporating memos goes live on Monday 9 April. Does not affect WoF or CoF.
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Entry VIRM amendment: ESC changes - 1 March 2018
1 March 2018Small update to incorporate the latest phase of electronic stability control changes - used class MA vehicles (passenger cars) with engine capacity greater than 2 litres inspected at the border from 1 March 2018 must have ESC fitted.
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Interim amendment: heavy vehicle modifications (CoF only)
12 February 2018CoF only interim amendment regarding heavy vehicle modifications - effective 1 March 2018.
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13 December repair VIRM amendment available now live
13 December 2017The 13 December 2017 VIRM: Light vehicle repair certification amendment is now live.
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1 November 2017 entry VIRM amendment now live
1 November 2017The 1 November 2017 entry VIRM amendment is now live.
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1 November 2017 in-service (WoF and CoF) VIRM amendment now live
1 November 2017The 1 November 2017 VIRM in-service certification (WoF and CoF) amendment is now live.
