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Latest news & updates

• Order your stationery early

  8 November 2018

  Stationery orders are closed off from 18 December 2018 to 3 January 2019.

• VIRM: In-service amendment 1 November 2018 now live

  1 November 2018

  The VIRM amendment is now live. Check out the changes to the entry certification requirements

• 19 October 2018 seatbelt amendment - effective immediately

  19 October 2018

  The NZ Transport Agency has issued an update to the seatbelt and seatbelt anchorages sections of the in-service and entry VIRMs.

• Important information - NZ Transport Agency is changing the way it approaches non-compliance by toughening up its enforcement regime.

  19 October 2018

  On 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.

• NZTA reviewing regulatory compliance and getting tough on enforcement

  15 October 2018

  Today 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.

• VIRM: In-service amendment 1 November 2018 preview now available

  1 October 2018

  Affects both WoF and CoF. Check out the changes before they go live

• In-service VIRM amendment 1 June 2018 is now live

  1 June 2018

  The 1 June 2018 in-service VIRM amendment is now live. Read more for details.

• Interim amendment: heavy vehicle modifications (CoF only)

  12 February 2018

  CoF only interim amendment regarding heavy vehicle modifications - effective 1 March 2018.

• 1 November 2017 in-service (WoF and CoF) VIRM amendment now live

  1 November 2017

  The 1 November 2017 VIRM in-service certification (WoF and CoF) amendment is now live.

• Cargo nets on small passenger service vehicles

  16 October 2017

  A 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.

• Technical note: small passenger service changes from 1 October 2017

  5 September 2017

  Changes to small passenger services vehicles coming into effect on 1 October 2017. There are no changes to the PSV Rule.

• Windows Vista and XP not supported

  29 June 2017

  Microsoft no longer support Windows Vista or XP. If you are still using Vista or XP you must upgrade to Windows 7 or later.

• Get your Certificate of appointment and Notice of appointment

  19 May 2017

  If you require a new Certificate of appointment or Notice of appointment, just fill in the form and we'll send you one.

• 1 May in-service and entry VIRM amendments now live

  1 May 2017

  The amendments are now live.

• 1 February 2017 VIRM amendment now live - affects WoF, CoF, HVSC

  1 February 2017

  Changes due to Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule are live. Affects In-service and HVSC VIRMs. Click to read more...

• 1 December VIRM amendment is live

  1 December 2016

  Affects VIRM: In-service (WoF and CoF) and VIRM: Entry certification

• WoF news November 2016 out now

  24 November 2016

  1 December 2016 VIRM amendment | Takata airbags recall | LVV changes | The 14 day rule | Mercedes VITO short exhaust system | Hyundai seatbelt rippling | Caravan chassis modifications | Wickliife Christmas/New year closure

• Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule 2016 signed

  24 November 2016

  Associate Minister of Transport Craig Foss has signed the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule (VDAM) 2016 and it comes into effect on 1 February 2017.

• **New technical bulletin - disconnected airbags**

  19 October 2016

  The new technical bulletin Used imported vehicles from Japan – disconnected airbags at WoF inspection comes into effect on Wednesday 19 October 2016 to address in-service inspections of vehicles subject to the worldwide Takata airbag recall. Includes link to pamphlet for customers.

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  9 August 2016

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