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New Car Market up Compared to a Year Ago »
As the first month of the traditional ‘new financial year’, the April New car market generally experiences a dip compared to March. Sales in 2010 have followed that pattern according to the Motor Trade Association (MTA) with registration data just released by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), showing April new car sales were off by 15 percent compared to March.
Thu, 6 May 2010 More ›
V8 Supercar Driver Hits the West Coast and Canterbury to Spread the Safety Message »
Kiwi motorsport star, Greg Murphy is heading back to school, to spread the road safety message, with the ‘Murph in Schools’ programme, which again takes to the road in early May.
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 More ›
Wheeler-dealer Roadside Selling »
MTA is concerned that councils may be turning a blind eye to the increasing number of organised roadside car sales, which can provide a venue for illegal sellers and cars riddled with problems.
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 More ›
New Car Market Still Improving »
The new car market has maintained its improved start to the year according to the Motor Trade Association (MTA). Registration data just released by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), shows March sales were up 10 percent compared to the same month a year ago.
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 More ›
MTA Finds the Public Want Drink Drive Limit Lowered for Over 20s »
A Motor Trade Association (MTA) poll has found that most New Zealanders think the Government should lower the drink drive limit for drivers over 20.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 More ›
New Appointments at MTA »
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) has completed the restructure of its management team that began late November 2009, with the appointment of a further General Manager and a Web and Communications Manager. The restructuring was undertaken as part of MTA’s strategic plan through to 2015.
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 More ›
Mopeds Slip Under the Radar »
MTA welcomes the Government’s Safer Journeys strategy, and is particularly pleased with the proposed initiatives around motorcycle safety, which include improving motorcycle rider training and assessment tools, the introduction of a specific moped licence for riders and power to weight restrictions for novice riders.
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 More ›
New Car Market Continues Recovery »
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) today announced that the new car market has continued its positive start to the year with February’s registration data just released by the NZ Transport Agency, showing February sales were up 13 percent compared to the same month a year ago.
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 More ›
Safer Journeys »

MTA fully supports the Government's road strategy. The next step in the Safer Journeys project was announced on Wednesday 3 March. MTA believes it is a good start toward improving road safety in New Zealand.
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 More ›
Tax Poll Shows Uncertainty Among MTA Members »
Last week MTA put a poll out to Members seeking their views on the Government's proposed package deal combining higher GST with lower income tax.
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 More ›






























