MTA News
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New rules to push up used car prices »
There’s been a lot of comment in the media recently on the probability of increased vehicle prices with the introduction of new emissions standards early next year. MTA believes the market changes. Consumers are the ultimate deciders of whether a product is purchased and a price increase could result in people delaying the purchase. Previous experience shows that as the price of goods or services increase, consumers often change their buying behaviour and hold off purchasing that particular item or service.
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 More ›
Turners profit up 12 percent »
Turners Auctions has lifted half year net profit after tax to $1.6 million – 12 percent ahead of the same period last year – in spite of a shrinking used import market.
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 More ›
Trainees head to WorldSkills in London »
New Zealand's top trade trainees are getting ready to compete against their peers from around the globe at the WorldSkills championships in London in October. Two MTA members’ trainees have been chosen to represent the New Zealand ‘Tool Black’ team, in two of the three automotive categories.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 More ›
Z Energy takes premier title at Deloitte energy awards »
The Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards were held last night in Auckland to recognise achievement and excellence in the New Zealand energy sector.
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 More ›
MTA tests the waters of social media »
Social media is a phrase being tossed around a lot these days and can take many different forms -message boards and blogs (online columns), with social media application sites such as Google+, Facebook and Twitter or smartphone applications.
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 More ›
End of life tyre scheme for industry »
With New Zealand marketing itself to the world as ‘100 % pure’, it’s a good thing that our treatment of tyres doesn’t feature in glossy tourist brochures, with most ending up in rubbish tips around the country.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 More ›
Changes to New Zealand’s used vehicle border inspection services »
Following industry consultation, the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has developed a new standard and supporting system to the mandatory pre-registration structural inspections of imported used vehicles.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 More ›
Tool Blacks build up to WorldSkills Championships in London in October »
The cream of New Zealand's young trade trainees are preparing to take on their peers from around the globe at the world championships in London in October.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 More ›
Crown cars to be sold through Turners Auctions »
BMW 730LD cars from the Crown VIP limousine fleet will be sold through Turners Auctions over the next few months. Thirty-four cars will be progressively disposed of through tenders, brokered deals with unsuccessful bidders and public auctions.
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 More ›





























