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Scrapping Biofuels Mandate Helps Out Households
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 4:24 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Government’s decision to scrap the biofuels mandate is a win for cash-short Kiwis, the Motor Trade Association says. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins today announced the biofuels mandate will not proceed. “The mandate would have increased the price ... More >>
Buyer Beware Of Flood Damaged Vehicles In Private Sales
Thursday, 2 February 2023, 9:00 am | Motor Trade Association
Aucklanders and people in Northern regions looking to buy a second-hand car through a private sale should get the vehicle thoroughly checked by a professional, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says. The warning comes after thousands of vehicles were ... More >>
MTA To PM: Please Keep Automotive Sector Top Priority
Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 9:16 am | Motor Trade Association
Incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his team must prioritise the automotive sector in the run up to the October election, the Motor Trade Association says. “Our industry is the lifeblood of our communities, and literally keeps the country moving,” ... More >>
FED Reintroduction Must Be Fair For Industry - MTA
Wednesday, 14 December 2022, 3:02 pm | Motor Trade Association
The phased end of the fuel subsidy gives Government and industry time to manage a seamless reintroduction, and ensure no service stations are out of pocket, the Motor Trade Association says. The Government today announced the fuel excise duty ... More >>
Green List Change Massive Boost For Automotive Sector
Monday, 12 December 2022, 4:24 pm | Motor Trade Association
The decision to add skilled motor mechanics to the immigration Green List is a massive boost for an automotive industry battling a crippling labour shortage, the Motor Trade Association says. “We are extremely grateful to Minister Wood for hearing ... More >>
Industry Must Be Heard On New Law - MTA
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 3:28 pm | Motor Trade Association
Law changes giving police greater power to impound vehicles need careful consultation and evaluation, the Motor Trade Association says. Under the changes announced today, the owner of a car could have their vehicle impounded if they choose not to help ... More >>
Fog Cannon Subsidy Must Include Petrol Stations
Wednesday, 30 November 2022, 1:29 pm | Motor Trade Association
Petrol stations must be eligible for the Government’s fog cannon subsidy, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week that the Government will provide $4000 for all small shops and dairies in New ... More >>
MTA Welcomes Clean Car Standard Payment Deferral
Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 3:05 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association says the decision to defer payment of charges under the Clean Car Standard will give dealers much-needed certainty. Transport Minister Michael Wood today announced that while the Clean Car Standard (CCS) will begin on ... More >>
"Back To The Future" Immigration Announcement Little Help To Automotive Sector
Wednesday, 12 October 2022, 3:55 pm | Motor Trade Association
Today’s immigration announcement does little to address the chronic labour shortage facing the automotive sector, the Motor Trade Association says. The Government today announced the re-opening of the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa from mid-November, ... More >>
Tyrewise Scheme Offers Certainty And Convenience
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 10:10 am | Motor Trade Association
The Tyrewise recycling scheme has been a long time coming but will address an important environmental issue, MTA says. It’s been announced that the first nationwide regulated product stewardship scheme for recycling used tyres is expected to start operating ... More >>
Protection Funding Good News For Service Stations
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 1:02 pm | Motor Trade Association
Service stations have been victims in the current spate of ram raids and robberies, so funding for protection measures will help keep them safe, the Motor Trade Association says. The Government today announced a $6 million programme for small businesses ... More >>
MTA To Government: Extend Clean Car Upgrade To All
Monday, 16 May 2022, 3:20 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Government’s scrappage scheme – the Clean Car Upgrade – announced today is a great step but the Motor Trade Association is calling on the Government to go even further. MTA has long called for a scrappage scheme and is pleased to ... More >>
MTA Hails Apprenticeship Boost Extension
Monday, 9 May 2022, 6:13 pm | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association says extending the Apprenticeship Boost scheme until the end of next year is brilliant news for the automotive industry. “We’ve been making the case to Government for Apprenticeship Boost to continue for many months,” ... More >>
Leave The Car At Home For Earth Day
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 9:59 am | Motor Trade Association
The Motor Trade Association has some simple advice for Earth Day tomorrow: leave the car at home. “We all want to do our bit for the environment,” Ian Baggott, MTA Sector Manager – Energy and Environment, says. “The transport sector is a ... More >>
Govt Announcement Win-win For Motorists - MTA
Monday, 14 March 2022, 5:49 pm | Motor Trade Association
Cutting taxes on fuel without impact on funding for major roading projects is win-win for motorists. The Motor Trade Association has been calling for the Government to address the level of tax on fuel, either through GST or other taxes. “We agree ... More >>
40% Fail Rate For WoFs
Monday, 28 February 2022, 9:04 am | Motor Trade Association
As Waka Kotahi launches a PR blitz for the ambitious “Road To Zero” campaign, the Motor Trade Association says the state of thousands of vehicles on our roads is still a major concern – and will be for years. New figures show 40% of vehicles ... More >>
How To Keep Your Vehicle Safe This Summer
Thursday, 23 December 2021, 10:33 am | Motor Trade Association
It’s been a stressful enough year for many Kiwis, and to avoid it ending on a downer, MTA wants to help motorists protect their vehicles from break-ins or theft over the holiday season. “Having your car pinched or broken into is the ultimate ... More >>
MTA's Christmas Wishlist
Monday, 20 December 2021, 9:06 am | Motor Trade Association
As the carols start playing and we look forward to a well-earned holiday, MTA shares a Christmas wishlist for the motor industry in 2022. Top of our list would be for the Government to ease off the Clean Car Standard. Instead, we’d like the ... More >>
WoF Call Will Keep Kiwis Safe This Summer
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 8:51 am | Motor Trade Association
MTA the decision not to extend the WoF exemption beyond 30th November will mean a safer summer on our roads. “With the busy summer months looming, there was a real risk that there would be more fatal and serious accidents as Kiwis hit the roads ... More >>
MTA Welcomes Product Stewardship Regulations For Tyres And Large Batteries
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 4:32 pm | Motor Trade Association
Motor Trade Association (MTA) Sector Manager for Energy and Environment Ian Baggott welcomes the release of the Government's consultation document on its proposed product stewardship regulations for tyres and large batteries. "This is a big step forward ... More >>
