Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency appoints border inspection organisations 2 Jul 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has appointed five organisations to carry out border inspections for vehicles coming to New Zealand after a robust process to lift the capability of the sector.
Waka Kotahi asks New Zealanders to beware of new rego scam 13 Jun 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning people to be aware of a new vehicle licence (rego) scam email landing in some New Zealanders’ email inboxes.
Nelson heritage railway gets the safety nod at FRONZ awards 10 Jun 2021 A risk-based approach by the Nelson Railway Society to developing and constructing a new section of line for its operations has earned it the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Tourist and Heritage Rail Safety Award for 2021.
Views sought on new approach to setting speed limits 23 Apr 2021 The Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2021, which is now open for public consultation, aims to improve the process for setting speed limits and planning for safety infrastructure on New Zealand roads.
Avoid the queues and consider getting an early WoF in April 8 Apr 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people to consider getting early Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspections to take advantage of a lull in demand for inspections one year after the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Covid-19 restrictions affecting practical driver testing wait times 12 Mar 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is working hard with its contracted provider Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) to shorten wait times for practical driver testing across New Zealand, to address the sharp increase in demand for testing as a result of multiple Covid-19 Alert Level changes.
New Director of Land Transport to strengthen regulatory oversight 3 Mar 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Board Chair Sir Brian Roche has confirmed the appointment of Kane Patena as the new Director of Land Transport.
Five organisations appointed to carry out entry certification for used light vehicles 1 Mar 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has appointed five vehicle inspecting organisations to complete entry certification for used light vehicles in New Zealand following a comprehensive application and evaluation process.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency service changes at heightened alert levels 15 Feb 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding New Zealanders of the changes to customer services following the Auckland region moving to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moving to Alert Level 2 from 11.59pm on Sunday night.
Rail regulator investigating collision 28 Jan 2021 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s Safer Rail team is investigating a collision between a vehicle and a train at the Western Lake Road Level Crossing near Featherston on Thursday afternoon, 28 January.