In-service certification (WoF and CoF)
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Latest news & updates
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Vehicle inspectors can no longer be endorsed by inspecting organisations
22 February 2019From 1 March 2019 the NZ Transport Agency will not accept vehicle inspector applications endorsed by the inspecting organisation.
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NZTA urging owners to get their vehicles re-checked
30 January 2019The 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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Cargo nets on small passenger service vehicles
16 October 2017A stretch cargo net of reasonable quality would be sufficient to meet the requirement of safely securing items of cargo likely to be carried in a small passenger services vehicle.
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Technical note: small passenger service changes from 1 October 2017
5 September 2017Changes to small passenger services vehicles coming into effect on 1 October 2017. There are no changes to the PSV Rule.
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Windows Vista and XP not supported
29 June 2017Microsoft no longer support Windows Vista or XP. If you are still using Vista or XP you must upgrade to Windows 7 or later.
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Get your Certificate of appointment and Notice of appointment
19 May 2017If you require a new Certificate of appointment or Notice of appointment, just fill in the form and we'll send you one.
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1 May in-service and entry VIRM amendments now live
1 May 2017The amendments are now live.