Most New Zealand vehicles are imported, either new or used. New Zealand regulates the quality of vehicles entering the fleet by requiring they meet approved vehicle standards. These standards are incorporated by reference in New Zealand law through Rules. There are two types of standards:
- safety standards and
- emissions standards.
The vehicle standards accepted here come from the countries where most of our vehicles are manufactured. Recognising international standards and requiring vehicles to comply with them allows New Zealand consumers to enjoy the advantage of a wide selection of cars built to the highest safety standards in the world.
Infosheet 1.10: Vehicle classes and the standards they must meet is a comprehensive guide to the standards required for different vehicles. It sets out the definitions of the different vehicle classes and the standards that must be met by vehicles of each class according to date of manufacture.
Infosheet 2.08 provides information on emissions standards.
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