Motor Trade Association (MTA)
Industry backs ‘bold reform’ of land transport rules
The Government’s wide-ranging transport rule reform is being welcomed by the new vehicle industry, with the Motor Industry Association (MIA) calling for urgency and a comprehensive…
Govt hands back control of apprentice training to industry
The Government has confirmed it will overhaul the current work-based learning model, giving industries greater control over how apprentices and trainees are trained — a move…
Industry presents automotive training blueprint to Govt
The Motor Trade Association of New Zealand (MTA) is calling on the Government to restore an industry-led approach to automotive training.
Minister acknowledges automotive skills shortage
Immigration, workplace relations and safety, and transport minister Michael Wood told the Motor Trade Association conference that the government was committed to a long term plan…
Skilled migrant changes bring ‘little cheer’ to automotive sector
A leading automotive industry body says the Government’s changes to key visa categories does little to address the chronic labour shortage facing the sector. On Tuesday…
Industry welcomes tyre recycling scheme
Major players in the automotive industry are welcoming the near rollout of New Zealand’s first nationally regulated product stewardship scheme for end-of-life tyres. The new government-backed…
MTA praises apprenticeship scheme extension
Teacher Helping Students Training To Be Car Mechanics The Government has announced it will be extending its Apprenticeship Boost scheme until the end of 2022 --…