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8 April 2024

Green List Changes Disrespectful and Ignorant

The Government’s axing of key automotive roles from the immigration Green List is a shock and an insult to the collision repair industry, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says.

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8 March 2024

Praise for Police on Fuel Station Visits

The 94 ‘prevention visits’ by police to service stations across Auckland last night, after a spate of violent robberies earlier this week, are a step in the right direction, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says.

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4 March 2024

Fuel Stations Heading for USA-Style Crime Hell

In the wake of another frightening attack on an Auckland service station at the weekend, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says the Government must back up its tough talk with action.

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27 February 2024

MTA and CRA Join Forces

The Motor Trade Association and the Collision Repair Association are pleased to announce they have formally agreed to enter a partnership together.

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16 January 2024

RUC Change for EVs Timely and Fair

Extending Road User Charges (RUC) levels the playing field and will help our roads to get more much-needed maintenance.

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5 December 2023

Blueprint for Automotive Training Presented to Government

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is calling on the Government to restore an industry-led approach to automotive training.

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27 November 2023

Let's Get to Work - MTA to New Government

The Motor Trade Association (MTA) congratulates the new Government and looks forward to working together to ensure New Zealanders have the resilient, sustainable and competitive automotive industry that they deserve.

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26 September 2023

Green List Good News, But Don't Stop There

The addition of two automotive roles to the immigration Green List is great news, but there’s more work to be done to solve the skills shortage facing many businesses in the sector.

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18 May 2023

Thumbs Up for Apprenticeship Boost Extension

A $77 million extension to the Apprenticeship Boost scheme is welcome news for the automotive industry, the Motor Trade Association says.