Craig Pomare
Carbon Zero 2050 discussion document out but clock is ticking
Fewer cars on the roads, more EVs, mass rapid transport in the big cities and congestion charges... Today Climate Change Minister James Shaw revealed an extensive consultation document aimed at… Audio
Can we achieve full move to EVs by 2035?
The government wants to have completely stopped bringing in diesel and petrol cars in the country by no later than 2035 to help us meet out emmission reduction targets. But is it going to be possible… Audio
MTA boss urges scrapping scheme for existing vehicle fleet
The government should pay people to send their old petrol cars to the scrap heap, according to the Motor Trade Association.
Transport belches out nearly half of New Zealand's carbon emissions. The… Video, Audio
MTA boss says car safety compromised by government emissions goal
Prominent sectors of the transport industry are unhappy about a proposed new Clean Car Import Standard.
The Government has announced strict fuel economy limits aimed at helping New Zealand hit its… Audio
Northport to Auckland truck convoy: Almost one in five fail safety inspections
Almost one in five trucks travelling between Northport and Auckland failed police safety inspections.
Senior Sergeant Mike Flatt says some of the most concerning faults found were around braking… Audio
Some service stations face closure as trade plummets
The level 4 alert lockdown and the Government's directive for staycations over Easter are compounding a worrying business outlook for many independent service stations, and also biting into the… Audio
Business News for 31 July 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Dodgy WOF investigation reveals extent of NZTA problem
An investigation into dodgy warrants of fitness has revealed the true extent of bumbling by the Transport Agency. The report by top lawyer Kristy MacDonald shows a host of delays in closing down a… Audio
Warrant of fitness prices may rise - MTA
The Motor Trade Association says the cost of a warrant of fitness could rise as mechanics spooked by a clampdown move to get out of doing inspections. The association's chief exeuctive Craig Pomare… Audio
Motor Trade Assocation welcomes NZTA boss' resignation
The Motor Trade Association is welcoming the resignation of the chief executive of the Transport Agency, Fergus Gammie. Mr Gammie announced on Tuesday that he's stepping down, after months of mounting… Audio
MTA lost confidence in NZTA over WOF licence concerns
Figures released to Checkpoint reveal there are just 20 NZTA compliance officers responsible for checking up on about 12,000 garages or people authorised to issue warrants. Motor Trade Association… Video, Audio
Are used car buyers getting the full picture?
Moves are underway to give motorists who unwittingly buy damaged used vehicles, a full history including whether they've been written off in crashes overseas, including the establishment of a… Audio
Car imports
There are calls for more transparency for buyers purchasing cars from dealers, after multiple cases involving cars imported after being declared write-offs in Australia. Audio
Car industry warns too many people driving on worn tyres
Car experts are warning of far too many bald tyres on the roads. They say lower frequency Warrant of Fitness inspections means drivers who don't regularly check their tyres remain unaware of how… Audio