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In the first instance, please contact Simon Bradwell, Media & Public Relations Manager, phone 027 266 9975
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Press Releases

MTA to PM: Please keep automotive sector top priority
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.
Press Releases

Wrapping up 2022!
Now that 2022 is coming to a close, we’re all looking forward to a well-earned break.
For many of us, that means the annual road trip to the bach, the beach, and hanging with family.
Here are MTA’s tips to keep you safe on the roads and save money on fuel, leaving you bonus bucks to buy some fancy snarlers for the BBQ.

FED Reintroduction Must Be Fair for Industry
(14 December 2022). 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.

Skilled Motor Mechanics added to Green List
(12 December 2022). MTA has been strongly advocating for Government to make it easier for our members to bring overseas talent into the New Zealand automotive industry. As part of this advocacy, MTA recently met with Minister Michael Wood to voice this, and other issues that our members are faced with.

Industry Must Be Heard on New Law
(1 December 2022). 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 police track down the driver of a fleeing vehicle.
But MTA says the implications of that for tow companies need to be considered.

Fog cannon subsidy must include fuel stations
(30 November 2022). Fuel 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 Zealand who want a fog cannon installed, with shops to pay the balance.

MTA WELCOMES CLEAN CAR STANDARD PAYMENT DEFERRAL
(23 November 2022). 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 1 January 2023 as planned, payment of charges will be delayed until 1 June.

"Back to the Future" immigration announcement little help to automotive sector
(12 October 2022). Today’s immigration announcement does little to address the chronic labour shortage facing the automotive sector, the Motor Trade Association says.
Protection Funding: Good News for Service Stations
(26 May 2022). The Government announced a $6 million programme for small businesses to protect themselves from ram raids.

MTA to Government: Extend Clean Car Upgrade to all
(16 May 2022). MTA has long called for a scrappage scheme and is pleased to see it included in today’s Emission Reductions Plan of measures to reduce emissions.

Apprenticeship Boost
(10 May 2022). The Motor Trade Association says extending the Apprenticeship Boost scheme until the end of the year is brilliant news for the automotive industry.

Government Announcement Win-Win for Motorists
(15 March 2022). The Motor Trade Association has been calling for the Government to address the level of tax on fuel, either through GST or other taxes. Cutting taxes on fuel without impact on funding for major roading projects is a win-win for motorists.

40% of vehicles failed their WoF last year
(22 February 2022). 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.