Government retains clean car standard for imported vehicles
The government has decided to keep the Labour-era clean car standard rather than scrap it, citing strong industry support.
The government will retain the clean car standard that sets emissions requirements for imported vehicles. Transport Minister Chris Bishop said there was overwhelming support to keep the scheme, with importers telling the government it was well-established and not worth ending. The government has not yet decided what the new standard settings will be, though it aims for targets that are realistic and achievable.
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NZ Herald
Govt retains Clean Car Standard after considering scrapping it
Importers told the Govt the scheme was well-established and not worth ending.
Newstalk ZB
Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the decision not to ease our clean car import standards
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says there was an overwhelming level of support to keep the clean car standard.
RNZ
Government to retain Labour's clean car standard for imported high-emissions vehicles
It has not yet decided what its new "realistic and achievable" Clean Vehicle Standard settings will be, however.
1News
Govt to keep Labour's clean car standard for high-emission vehicle imports
It has not yet decided what its new "realistic and achievable" Clean Vehicle Standard settings will be, however.
RNZ
Motor industry calls for bipartisan approach to clean car standard
Insiders say rapidly changing import charges on high-emission vehicles are causing headaches for the industry.