Entry certification (new light vehicles)

News and updates

  • 13 March 2024

    1 April 2024 VIRM amendments available to preview

    You can now download a copy of the 1 April 2024 VIRM amendments.
  • 27 February 2024

    Registration plate amendment now delayed

    We're delaying the amendment planned for 1 March 2024 (introducing registration plate inspections). We appreciate the feedback that has been provided to date and apologise for the delay in this notification. Once we're in a position to provide further information, we'll send a new VIRM preview, allowing further opportunity to provide feedback.
  • 13 February 2024

    Industry alert issued: Risk of cracks in perforated chassis rails

    Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued an industry alert to warn heavy vehicle specialist certifiers and heavy vehicle service providers about the risk of cracks forming in perforated chassis rails.
  • 07 February 2024

    Safety alert issued: Heavy full trailer drawbar hinge pin failures

    Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has issued a safety alert following several incidents of failed drawbar hinge pins resulting in failures of the drawbar and trailer separation. This safety alert applies to all heavy full trailers with drawbar hinge kits.
  • 18 January 2024

    Look out for unusual VIN plates

    Fifty blank VIN plates have been stolen from a vehicle inspection site in Whangarei. Please keep an eye out for incorrect style or misaligned stamping on VIN plates, and follow the relevant reasons for rejection in the in-service VIRM.
  • 15 December 2023

    Courier packs for returning old stock

    From 1 January 2024, there will be a charge to order prepaid courier bags to return old forms and labels.  We'll continue to issue refunds for the returned stock.
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