16 May 2022

MTA urges govt clean car upgrade scheme go further

From Checkpoint, 6:12 pm on 16 May 2022

The Motor Trade Association's calling for a cash for clunker car scheme to be extended to all New Zealanders.

As part of its plan to drive down emissions the government has announced a trial scheme for up to 2500 cars.

It will target lower to middle income families, giving them a financial incentive to shift to a low emissions vehicle as long as they scrap their old belcher.

MTA's Energy & Environment spokesperson Ian Baggott talks to Lisa Owen.