WOF
430k unwarranted vehicles on road due to WoF amnesty
A Covid-19 amnesty on WoFs has raised concern that more people could die in crashes in unsafe vehicles. Drivers were given a six-month grace period to renew their on WoF's, registrations and driver… Audio
WOF extension: Cars with 'potentially life threatening' faults on the road
The Motor Trade Association says the number of cars on the road with expired warrants is "of huge concern". MTA members are anticipating a bottleneck, with drivers whose warrants expired during the… Audio
Wellington rental WOF "a flop"
Wellington council's rental property warrant of fitness is a well-intentioned flop according to landlords. It was described the first of its kind and was aimed at improving the quality of rentals. It… Audio
Two Auckland garages suspended for incorrectly issuing WOFs
Almost 3000 vehicles have been affected after the NZTA found two garages in Auckland - at Whangaparaoa and Ōtāhuhu - wrongly issued warrants of fitness.
No inspiration to improve homes
Warrant of Fitness checks for houses has been suggested as a way to improve the state of our older housing stock. But a new study has found homeowners won't fix problems in their homes even if they… Audio
NZTA scandal continues to grow
The NZTA has nearly doubled the number of vehicles whose warrants it suspects may have been improperly approved, and actions is being taken against at least 74 inspector and testing businesses. Audio
10,000 vehicles recalled over WOF failures
Thousands of vehicles are being recalled for safety inspections after their warrants were issued without proper checks in the first place. NZTA's Steve Haszard joins Checkpoint live to discuss the… Video, Audio
WOF garage stripped of licence passed NZTA review in 2017
Dargaville garage owner Rodney Wilson is adamant there was no problem with a seat belt when he passed its warrant, a month before it failed in a crash. He spoke with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
NZTA regrets not stopping errant garage from issuing WOFs
NZTA has admitted it should have done more to stop a Dargaville garage from issuing warrants much earlier than it did. The garage subsequently went on to issue a warrant to a car with frayed seat… Video, Audio
Garage owner says he was given no chance to defend himself
A Northland garage owner stripped of his Warrant of Fitness license after a fatal car crash, says the warrant system needs a complete overhaul. Video, Audio
Rental WOFs
The Dunedin Council isn't keen on making a Warrant of Fitness for rental properties mandatory. Audio