Media Contacts
For all media enquiries, please contact Geordie Cassin
Phone: 04 381 8806
Mobile: 027 208 5583
Press Releases
MTA Highlights WoF Extension Concerns
(30 April 2020). MTA is concerned about the long-term impacts of the Government’s decision to extend WoFs. Now we’re at Level 3, we want NZTA to take action to avoid a huge spike in WoF workloads in October. (Includes RNZ interview).
Vehicle Pricing
(30 April 2020). Second-hand car prices are tipped to fall sharply, driven in part by struggling rental car companies needing to offload some of the 50,000 vehicles they have in their yards.
MTA has grave concerns for struggling independent service stations
(14 April 2020). New Zealand’s independent service stations are struggling and need support says the Motor Trade Association.
Clarity on WoF & Repairs During Lockdown
(30 March 2020). The Motor Trade Association has welcomed the Ministry of Transport’s clarification on vehicle repairs and WoFs during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown.
Imperative NZ Vehicle Fleets are Maintained
(19 March 2020). New Zealand’s roads will never be safe unless its vehicle fleet is well-maintained says the MTA. The Motor Trade Association has welcomed today’s announcement of $3billion to address road safety issues and implement the Road to Zero safety strategy.
WoF failure rates
(11 February 2020). End of year warrant of fitness figures show four in every 10 vehicles are not roadworthy enough to pass their first inspection. Commenting on the statistics, Motor Trade Association Advocacy and Strategy Manager Greig Epps said the 41 percent fail rate should ring alarm bells for all road users.
Fatal crashes involving vehicle factors triple
(18 December 2019). The percentage of fatal accidents involving vehicle factors tripled between 2013 and 2018, ringing alarm bells for the Motor Trade Association. MTA Advocacy and Strategy Manager Greig Epps said the trend in the crash data was unmissable and undeniable.
MTA's response to fuel market study findings
(5 December 2019). “At last!” says MTA in response to fuel market findings. The Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the findings of the Commerce Commission’s study of the retail fuel sector are game-changing.
Car maintenance more important than ever
(23 October 2019). The latest Census figures from Stats NZ show that over 1.5 million people drive to work or school. It’s the first time this data has been collected and with so many people relying on a car for daily travel, MTA urges drivers to make sure their vehicles are properly maintained.
Unfair Commercial Practices
(24 September 2019). MTA says the Government’s plan for addressing unfair commercial practices is a step in the right direction but is too restrictive on the value of contracts it covers.
Act now on Takata airbag recall
(4 September 2019). The Motor Trade Association welcomes the government move to prevent cars fitted with faulty Alpha Takata airbags getting a new warrant of fitness, until the bags are replaced.
MTA pumped with fuel marketing study findings
(20 August 2019). The Motor Trade Association, which represents the owners of around 900 service stations, has welcomed the release of the Commerce Commission’s draft report on retail fuel market competition.
MTA Welcome Focus on Vehicle Safety
(17 July 2019). The Motor Trade Association is welcoming the release of the Government’s new draft road safety strategy. MTA Chief Executive Craig Pomare says the association is pleased to see vehicle safety has been made a priority in the Road to Zero consultation document.
MTA Welcomes Clean Car Conversation
(17 July 2019) The Motor Trade Association (MTA) has welcomed the Government’s release of two proposals designed to encourage the uptake of low-emission vehicles in New Zealand, describing it as the start of a very important conversation.