Why I signed the Petition

Name                      City                     Date                                                    Comment

Tony Flay                          NZ          11/02/2024                      “I have been a vehicle inspector for 30 years including working in vehicle compliance. I have seen and helped many people trying to bring in good classic and collectible cars. In my opinion the industry has become over regulated and often staffed by people with no understanding of classic cars, and many cars have been failed for not meeting standards that didn’t exist when the cars were manufactured.  I have also seen cars repeatedly fail on a moving list of items that have  no bearing on safety,  which is a money grabbing exercise for the inspection organizations.”

Richard Gudsell               NZ          11/02/2024                      “Everything outlined is correct.The six month warrant is absolutely ridiculous.Most people with older vehicles keep them in tip top order.Whats more worrying is the 3 year warrant on new vehicles.A lot can happen in 3 years.”

leonard croucher            Christchurch      NZ          11/02/2024                      “existing compliance rules are absurd.”

Christopher Bird             picton   NZ          11/02/2024                      “I believe the current regulations do no make it easy for enthusiasts to mother heritage vehicles”

Mark Masters   Stratford            NZ          11/02/2024                      “6 month WOF for my 1946 MG TC makes absolutely no sense. Vehicles of this age do so little kms that any safety fault develops gradually and is easily picked up at a yearly WOF but more often than not by the owner  who tends to be a semi mechanic anyway. We have to be to keep them on the road.”

Dave Barbierato              Christchurch      NZ          11/02/2024                      “I have 2 classic cars which I keep maintained myself but it seems that the regulations are there to be as awkward as possible for genuine car enthusiasts.”

Keith Pickford                  NZ          11/02/2024                      “I believe the present requirements and classic and vintage cars is ridiculous for the limited use and mileage they do.”

Kevin Butler       Queenstown     NZ          11/02/2024                      “Sometimes my classic car does less than 200ks a year and pay for two WOF checks.”

Brian Ballantyne             Milton  NZ          11/02/2024                      “I love and own classic cars and agree”

Eugene Bennett                             NZ          11/02/2024                      “I have a classic car which like many is well maintained and does way less ks than modern daily drivers. The UK changed tue MOT and License rules yrs ago as they found no reason to tax and MOT them…”

richard ramson Palmerston North           NZ          11/02/2024                      “Agree with most pf these proposals, change is required. All trailers should also not require WOF every six months, some only get used a few times a year.”

mike Todd                        NZ          11/02/2024                      “i like old cars”

Stephen Smith  Gisborne            NZ          11/02/2024                      “my vintage cars average less than 1000 miles a year each, sometimes i go for a warrant and the car has done 200kms. ridicules”

Phill reid             rangiora             NZ          11/02/2024                      “I have a classic car and very well maintained”

Andy McGillen  Timaru NZ          11/02/2024                      “The current laws are absurd and just do not work. Too old and out of date. Bring in these new amendments that do work and are long overdue.”

Sefton Banks     Auckland            NZ          11/02/2024                      “Love all and everything automotive”

Alex Johnson     Auckland            NZ          11/02/2024                      “I have spent too much on 6 monthly wofs on my 80 year old WW2 historic NZ army jeep.”

Chris PALMER    Taupo   NZ          11/02/2024                      “I’ve been involved in classic and vintage cars ,owning and also selling them prior to retirement,I believe the current vin situation is extremely unfair to collectors and car enthusiast, making the upkeep and ownership very expensive,”

Bryan James      Waitakere          NZ          11/02/2024                      “Because I whole heartily agree with it”

Peter Garrett Garrett     Oamaru              NZ          11/02/2024                      “Peter Garrett”

Brett Nolan        Waikato              NZ          11/02/2024                      “Collectible and classic vehicles generally aren’t used continuously and in most cases are better cared for than your every day car. Removing the 6 monthly WoF requirement is a sensible idea.”

Bruce Noel         Auckland            NZ          11/02/2024                      “I have 2 x MK2 golf’s that are currently in storage that need to be put back on the road but the current laws have alot of red tape for modifications and these vehicles have been modified extensively overseas with genuine vw parts but in NZ it is heavily frowned upon. Would really love to drive these vehicles one day”

Mike Garrett      Tapanui, Otago NZ          11/02/2024                      “Because some of the regulations are over the top and hinder the preservation of heritage.”

Vince TeBrake                 AU         11/02/2024                      “For cars that are rarely used, mainly only several weekends a year, the rules and compliance fees are too onerous when you consider the minimal road use they get. Other countries such as Australia have a cheaper historic vehicle registration which permits a vehicle to be used for around 60 days per annum.”

Wayne Pennington                       NZ          11/02/2024                      “Because what happens at the moment is draconian”

Pam Thomson                 NZ          11/02/2024                      “I have classic cars and have been through this process. And now I hear that maf officers who are not qualified as a body inspector turning vehicles down at the boarder for dents .”

tyler robinson   Christchurch      NZ          11/02/2024                      “I’m a classic car enthusiast and wof inspector and would like to see the ruling changed. One rule should not apply to all vehicles over a 100 year old span of time.”

keith powles      Auckland            NZ          11/02/2024                      “My classic car does less than 100kilometres a year!! 6onrhs w.o.f.s are ridiculous .”

Stephen Brennan            Christchurch      NZ          11/02/2024                      “I agree”

Callum Dickson Gore     NZ          11/02/2024                      “Classic vehicle owner, do not see why classics that travel such low mileage (last year one of mine did less than 200km) are subject to 6 Month WOF Inspections. Agree with them being annually”

keith ballantine waiuku NZ          11/02/2024                      “It’s a bloody great idea”

Thomas Mckay Dunedin             NZ          11/02/2024                      “I like the idea”

Allen and Kay McKenzie               NZ          11/02/2024                      “I personally know people who have pre 1960 vehicles who have spent thousands of dollars on perfectly sound, road worthy vehicles trying to comply with someone’s interpretation of a complex unworkable rule book.”

Blake Coverdale                            NZ          11/02/2024                      “Because the hoops people have to jump through to enjoy their hobby is unreasonable.”

Phil Cregeen      Whangarei         NZ          11/02/2024                      “I am restoring a 1955 Land Rover, and believe the current rules are unecessarily onerous to get it back on the road”

Linc Teale           Christchurch      NZ          11/02/2024                      “The existing NZ regulations are much more prohibitive that most other countries and are not only affecting our classic/vintage car heritage, but holding back our economy and our primary production.”

Dave Harkness  Te Kauwhata     NZ          11/02/2024                      “I am a classic car enthusiast.”

Kevin Van de water        Dunedin             NZ          11/02/2024                      “I would like to be able to enjoy my old car hobby in my retirement an not lost that ability because of legislation that seems to be designed to prevent me from doing that.”

Harry Hines                      NZ          11/02/2024                      “This makes sense concerning my veteran vehicle. The 6 month trip for wof is a fair proportion of her running time!!”

David Craig        Auckland            NZ          11/02/2024                      “I’m a responsible classic car owner and agree / support this petition.”

Glenette Thompson       Katikati NZ          11/02/2024                      “Glenette & Ray Thompson We have classic vehicles and rules need to be adjusted”

Bruce Clay          Invercargill         NZ          11/02/2024                      “I am a classic car owner/ enthusiast”

Earl Mclarnon                  NZ          11/02/2024                      “The sight of old cars can’t beat”

Bevan Martinovich         Auckland            NZ          11/02/2024                      “Because the people that are building, rebuilding or importing them in to NZ are doing it because they love thier cars, and want to enjoy them”

bruce hamilton Auckland            NZ          12/02/2024                      “To much burocractic interference in every facet of the motor industry”

kevin lawrie       Christchurch      NZ          12/02/2024                      “i have both,vintage,84 years old. and a collectible,53 years old.”

Lindsay Lyons                  NZ          12/02/2024                      “In Australia they embrace classic cars, while here in NZ the powers that be seem to be hell bent on getting them off the road by way over the top certing requirements, or by exorbitant costs. I suggest that most classic cars would be the most cared for and well maintained cars in New Zealand. So why make it such an expensive and an onerous task in owning one?.”

Anita Miller                      NZ          12/02/2024                      “Feels like Im a cash cow when my 52yo classic car sits under covers and does 200km between WOF’s. Its never failed a WOf coz I look after it”

Philip Barbrook Auckland            NZ          12/02/2024                      “I love classic cars and it so difficult to get one back on the road. Too many regulations and far too expensive.”

Damian Muir     Christchurch      NZ          12/02/2024                      “I have an old vehicle that needs a six monthly warrant, which I find unnecessary as it does low ks between warrants .”

Roger Taylor      Dunedin             NZ          12/02/2024                      “I own and collect older cars”

Ben Chester       Auckland            NZ          12/02/2024                      “At the very least please change the 6 month WOF to 1 year.”

Alan Dunkley     auckland            NZ          12/02/2024                      “We need this”

Peter Robertson              Napier  NZ          12/02/2024                      “I have 4 vehicles that I maintain and register. Wof seems bizarre when they each only do about 200 km a year.”

Dale Badham    auckland            NZ          12/02/2024                      “I own a 50+ year old classic vehicle that is inspected to a level only a modern car will pass. This means convincing a less than knowledgeable inspector every 6 months that my car is still as safe as it was 1000miles ago, despite constant upgrades and maintenance this has only gotten harder over the years as inspectors from this vehicles era retire.”

Michael Jackson              Christchurch      NZ          12/02/2024                      “I believe that you have the right to own a classic car . These vehicles have so many different values to people,  including memories of loved ones , a passion to keep classics alive and respect of how we have grown up in these vehicles that shouldn’t be put on a scrap heap just because something new has come along .”

Dion Congdon   Hamilton            NZ          12/02/2024                      “Most older collector vehicles are well maintained don’t do a big milage. They are part of New Zealands history.”

sarah caves        whangarei          NZ          12/02/2024                      “Classic cars need to be kept on the road. They are a part of history and teach young people about vehicles that are no longer being made.”

Dean Chamberlain                        NZ          12/02/2024                      “My classic car travels less than 3000km a year. Six month WOF is excessive”

John Chandler                 NZ          12/02/2024                      “I believe it is unfair, what next tax people who collect diecast models!”

Mark Sanderson                            NZ          12/02/2024                      “Love cars and over the overboard regulations”

Phil McDonald  Tauranga            NZ          12/02/2024                      “I’m the owner of a classic car.”

WENDY BURN   CHRISTCHURCH NZ          12/02/2024                      “Old cars are generally loved and cared for, every 6 months mot is crazy and unnecessary and mostly not driven in a day to day situation”

Noel Williamson             Paraparaumu    NZ          12/02/2024                      “Rules need to change”

Kevin Brown      Invercargill         NZ          12/02/2024                      “It makes total sense”

Neville Wrack    Whangarei         NZ          12/02/2024                      “I am sick of 6 mouth warrants.”

Brad Taylor        Hamilton            NZ          12/02/2024                      “I am a military vehicle collector and many WOF inspectors expect these old vehicles to behave like modern cars doing 110km. These vehicles get fully checked by their owners before going on the road brakes, steering, wheels, lights, nuts bolts everything no modern car driver would do this before every drive.”

Dave Thomas    Hamilton            NZ          12/02/2024                      “Getting a wof every 6 months for my 58 Bel Air which i loved to take to car shows and finding very few testing stations that understood classic cars was always a problem. The car did less than 50 miles per year.”

Paul Richards    Dunedin             NZ          12/02/2024                      “I am a car guy and own a 1974 Pontiac Transam”

Bruce Richards  christchurch      NZ          12/02/2024                      “The regulations as they stand are way over the top like most things in newzealand go from one extreme to the other.”

Les Elmer           Auckland            NZ          13/02/2024                      “I own a 94 year old motorbike and a 60 year old car. Both are deeply cherished, & kept safe and well so that I also stay safe and well when out on/in them.”

Andy Noble        Blenheim            NZ          13/02/2024                      “I own a 50yr old Triumph Stag”

Emma Lodge     Auckland 0632  NZ          13/02/2024                      “This is unfair to classic car owners help keep people’s passions alive and its a big part of history on the road.”

Gary Rush          Auckland            NZ          13/02/2024                      “I believe in the personal rights of every New Zealander”

Richard Langford            Auckland            NZ          13/02/2024                      “Common sense really.”

Daniel Armstrong                          NZ          13/02/2024                      “As an authorized vehicle inspector of 10 years and having a collection of Classic/Collectable vehicles myself, the current system is ridiculous! New Zealand NEEDS to move to a system similar to what is seen overseas. A brand new vehicle in daily use can cover 20,000-30,000km per year and is not required to have its first SAFTEY INSPECTION for 3 years. Some Classic Cars will cover as little as 50-100kms in 6 months but require an inspection regardless of the mileage travelled. Help us out David!”

Marcus Cullen   Chch     NZ          13/02/2024                      “1976 Hillman Avenger”

Kirsty Schrieber Whangamata    NZ          13/02/2024                      “I have a classic car & the rules are ridiculously hard to get anything changed with it”

Patrick Pascoe   Picton   NZ          13/02/2024                      “I am signing because I have a number of vehicles that do very little milage between WOF.”

Mitch Perkins    Auckland            NZ          13/02/2024                      “I have 2 classic Toyota, one of which I have owned for 20 years and for some reason I need to get a wof every 6 months on a car with so little to go wrong on it it never fails. Fast forward to a 2001 Holden captiva one of the most unreliable cars on the planet gets a one year WoFs despite being an inferior product. At the very least a 6 month wof should be half the cost of a 1 year WoFs seeing that they need two.”

Paul Faulkner                   NZ          13/02/2024                      “I have classic cars & I agree with the petition. Classic cars are definitely looked after by their owners.”

Geoffrey James               NZ          13/02/2024                      “Dealing with Waka Kotahi 2 years ago to get my classic car re-vinned because of their error was a nightmare. Actually getting to talk to a member of their staff with technical competence was almost impossible.  It took 3 months to sort out, ending with a not very sincere written apology from them.  The full story is here: https://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2021/10/halleluja.html.  The whole process requires streamlining and perhaps they can then concentrate on really important issues with fewer admin staff.”

Andy Bray                         NZ          13/02/2024                      “The compliance admin and cost  vs real safety risk is unproven for collectable and classic vehicles. Generally cherished and low usage.”

Richard Elsley    AUCKLAND         NZ          13/02/2024                      “I am in the early stages of restoring a 1973  English sports car, I know several people who have done restorations and they ALL say the same thing – it’s a nightmare dealing with the certifies etc. My car was imported from the UK in 1982 and put into storage about 1983, fully registered in NZ, regrettably I let the rego lapse. I have NZ ownership papers, NZ registration plates but this appears to be of no help when it comes to the powers that be, I still have to jump through many expensive hoops as if a resto isn’t expensive enough as it is. The car when completed will be better than it was when it was new, surely a WOF inspection after resto completion is sufficient to then be able to re register the car.”

chris jack                           NZ          13/02/2024                      “older cars needing a vin inspection is govt overkill”

Charmaine ANDRESEN  Cambridge         NZ          14/02/2024                      “Love old cars! Price of rego wof and fuel too costly for many of these awesome iconic cars. They are priceless old antiques of yesteryear.”

Don Simms        Christchurch      NZ          14/02/2024                      “Less unnecessary bureaucracy and regulation. It is common sense.”

Dick Gurney       Christchurch      NZ          14/02/2024                      “I own 3 classic cars, am a qualified mechanic and maintain them in good order as do the majority of owners. As for those few who don’t maintain their vehicles how do we ensure those vehicles are roadworthy ?”

david ritchie      hamilton            NZ          14/02/2024                      “Old cars and 4x4s are cared for far more meticulously then new and post 2000 vehicles. Stop treating them like compliance checks when they come for a wof.”

Jason svensson Hastings             NZ          15/02/2024                      “I have a classic car which is a kiwi icon.  It it maintained and presented to a very high standard yet I have to get a warrant every 6 months, often, not even completed over 200km between inspections.   In most instances, classic car’s have modernized safety improvements like brake upgrades as this adds to the overall comfort and security of driving the vehicle, yet come under more scrutiny than a car that doesn’t require a warrant as often.  Generally, classic car’s are obtained by older or Mature owners who make huge financial investments so take it apon themselves to ensure they are in the best working order.   This often includes significant upgrades to handling, braking, steering, but with the current certification rules, this can quite often be unnecessarly difficult (and costly) to achieve.   There is also a significant difference in the type of car’s we have in our “special interest vehicles” in NZ  Generally older classic car’s or modern (very high powered) performance Vehicles. I feel the classic car’s are tarnished with the same brush as the modern high performance Vehicles so I believe there needs to be more of a distition between the two. More often than not, older classic car’s are low speed Cruzers yet a looked at like high performance Vehicles wich also insure unnecessary scrutiny and costs for compliance.   In all, eveyone with a older classic car wants (and ensures) the highest of safety at all times, yet current certification rules and guidelines have been adapted to stamp out the scene altogether, this often has an adverse effect on what LVVTA are wanting to achieve and people either carrying out “illegal” modifications as the current rules are to difficult to work with.  Rather than a mentally of trying to shut the classic car seen down with ridiculous rules and regulations, we should be embracing and encouraging it. This would have significant economic advantages for NZ,  many would invest further in the classic car scene wich would stimulate associated businesses significantly and has the potential to be one of NZ biggest financial “hobbys” simalr to recreational fishing. An industry wich injects millions of dollars to NZs economy every year.”

Val Eadie            Auckland            NZ          15/02/2024                      “Totally agree that all that has been submitted”

andy woodhouse            Auckland            NZ          15/02/2024                      “It needs to change, if a car can pass a wof on import, why make it subject to recompliance?”

Colin Douglas    Auckland            NZ          15/02/2024                      “Collectable cars are a big part of NZ culture and it shouldn’t be so hard to bring in and use old collectable cars on NZ roads”

Michael lagunowitsch                  NZ          15/02/2024                      “6 months WOFs on a well maintained and restored vintage care is a bureaucratic scam. It should be changed to 12 months minimum and/or based on mileage.”

Amanda Smith  Taupo   NZ          15/02/2024                      “This is my parent’s passion”

Howard Smith   Matarangi.         NZ          15/02/2024                      “I fully agree with this petition, and I feel that the cost’s being put on us, that have older cars is just a rip off.”

Michael Nieuwlands      Riverton             NZ          15/02/2024                      “Older vehicles in NZ are over-regulated for little more than the purpose of revenue collection. Especially 6-monthly WOF checks on pre-2000 cars, which as a result has artificially devalued them. “Continuous licensing” should be done away with altogether, it destroys the value of cars for the simple reason that owners have (often unintentionally) missed updating their registration.”

Martin Bramley Papamoa Beach              NZ          16/02/2024                      “I have 2 Vehicle’s that have to get WOF’s every 6Mths – Change of current Obligations is a Must.”

Steven Hill          Auckland            NZ          16/02/2024                      “It’s a logical idea to reduce unnecessary rules and legislation that impedes freedom.”

Darryl Hamilton                             NZ          17/02/2024                      “Old cars are part of our history”

Ryan Blackadder             Christchurch      NZ          17/02/2024                      “6 month registration on a car that might only go 200km between warrants is not necessary.”

Ross Sullivan                    NZ          17/02/2024                      “Wholeheartedly agree with this petition. My classic vehicles are fastidiously maintained to be of a good, working, and roadworthy manner. At the very least increase the WOF renewal period for classic vehicles from 6 to 12 months. At times, within any given 6 month period the majority of mileage added to my classic vehicles are driving them to and from the garage to have their WOF inspection carried out.”

Peter Jones        Christchurch      NZ          17/02/2024                      “I own a few collectable cars nuilt before the year 2000 and think 6 month WOFs on cars that are well maintained is an unnecessary cost.”

Craig Smith        Christchurch      NZ          17/02/2024                      “I have an 72 ford I brought back from Australia. Whilst I do have some rust repairs, I have to spend nearly a grand to get it inspected before the repairs start. I can do the mechanical work but not the rust. If it passes a wof what’s the difference”

IAN JOHNSTON AUCKLAND         NZ          17/02/2024                      “HISTORY ..we need to keep our passed to remember where we came from and where we need too go … old cars have personality/ sole … moden cars are just stamped out !”

alex davidson    nelson  NZ          18/02/2024                      “I think the rules regarding classic vehicles in nz are outdated and unfair.”

G Mark O’Connor           Cheltenham       NZ          18/02/2024                      “This is my hobby”

Dave Crompton              Hawera NZ          18/02/2024                      “As a Classic car enthusiast I consider the 6 monthly WOF unnecessary. My classic vehicles struggle to cover 1,000km in a year.  I fail to see the reasoning in allowing a 2000 year vehicle used daily permitted to have a 12 month WOF, yet my classic vehicles, used sparingly required to go through the 6 monthly WOF.”

Alistair Pegg                     NZ          18/02/2024                      “I own classic cars and do extensive restoration jobs on many of them. The rego, certification and WOF demands are not suitable for the ammount of miles driven, and the care that is devoted to the upkeep of them.  Whole heartedly agree with the proposed changes listed on this petition.  Too long has the classic/vintage/veteran car fraternity suffered under the yoke of over regulation. I am a relatively young member of this fraternity, if we want to keep our cars on the road and encourage young people to explore and join this interest group, cost need to be kept in check and common sense must prevail.  Please minister consider what is suggested here.”

Frank Cochrane               NZ          19/02/2024                      “I agee with this, especially re the WOF issue, a lot of collectable cars may only do 50kms or less between WOFs they are maintained well and rarely need anything done for a WOF.”

Kevin Watt         Auckland            NZ          19/02/2024                      “It’s very expensive and time consuming to to register an older car.”

Madeline Howe                             NZ          19/02/2024                      “I have classic cars   Way better than the plastic toy cars that are no more than a tinker toys no tinker were metal tin cans”

John Grieve       Auckland            NZ          19/02/2024                      “I agree with the proposed changes”

Jason Dennes                  NZ          19/02/2024                      “The rules are just ridiculous for classic vehicles”

Ane Visser          Palmerston North           NZ          19/02/2024                      “All owners of classic and vintage cars are very dedicated to keep them in the best possibly condition. Simple regulations as proposed here would remove a lot of unnecessary red tape.”

Nic Norman       Alexandra          NZ          19/02/2024                      “I do not believe that these regulations are based on evidence.  Insurance premiums are lower for classic and collectible cars are lower as they are considered less risk. This simple fact confirms that these regulations are not based on evidence. Driver error is the greater determinate of accidents rather than vehicle failure. Classic/collectible cars are driven less, maintained better by careful enthusiasts who do not want to damage their cars, unlike the average car which is more often than not driven by someone who simply wants to get from A to B.”

colin Pickthall    feilding NZ          19/02/2024                      “Because I am the owner of a 1963 Austin A60 Cambridge I only use the car a few times a month and is all ways check before going for a drive it is probably looked after better then a 3 year old car”

Errol Caron        Auckland            NZ          19/02/2024                      “My Humber was made in New Zealand. Preservation of such cultural treasures should be encouraged and celebrated, instead of the current persecution and eradication programme.”

dean stark                        NZ          19/02/2024                      “Because I have a vehicle I bought when I was 15 and still have it at 70 !”

Albert Kritzinger              Porirua NZ          19/02/2024                      “I have an immaculate 78 Corvette and drive 200miles between WOFs which is silly.”

Mike Henderson             Wellington         NZ          19/02/2024                      “It just makes sense!”

Mike baggstrom              Auckland            NZ          20/02/2024                      “Older classic cars are well looed after generally and not used as much but still cost to keep on the road like daily drivers, unfortunately Motorcycles have same issue, But we have to start somewhere -Good luck”

sophie crawford                           NZ          20/02/2024                      “To reduced gas emissions.  Too many cars in the road.  OUR PLANET WERE STRUGGLE TO BREATH. AND WE MUST LOOK AFTER THE PLANET.”

James Tayler     Auckland            NZ          20/02/2024                      “I had a vehicle which had been restored to a high standard fail entry compliance because it had not been restored by a NZ registered engineer. I was told it would have to be stripped including paint to pass the inspection. It was in much better condition than many vehicles on the roads that pass a WOF. This change to regulations would avoid similar unnecessary and expensive issues while maintaining the safety of road users.”

Tanya Watson                 NZ          21/02/2024                      “It all makes perfect sense”

bryan mathieson            nelson  NZ          21/02/2024                      “A warrant every six months for a car driven twice inthat time is to expensive”

tony mac            nelson  NZ          21/02/2024                      “i agree with this in th most part, except the 30 years part should maybe be pre85, anything newer than that is still in regular service, and as a wof inspector of 20 years i still see on a daily basis people do not do as requested when told tyres wont last until next wof, or brake pads will need done soon, they just drive til they cant, next wof cord hanging out, brakes down to metal, expecting people to take charge of their car care themselves is limited, enthusiasts will always look for ways around things and everyday user have a if i dont have to aint gonna attitude, NZ roads are not the same as overseas, its no comparison comparing ours to another country”

Leonardo Fontana          Auckland            NZ          22/02/2024                      “Hostoric vehicles need to be protected as part of our culture.”

Ngaire Phillips   Hamilton            NZ          22/02/2024                      “I have a 50 year old Citroën that i drive occasionally. I  live remotely and find the 6 month WOF requirement extremely onerous and unnecessary.”

Larry Rasmussen                           NZ          23/02/2024                      “I’ve got a 63year old classic that’s been through a 63k body off total rebuild and only gets used to go into town to get a wof every 6 months. Cmon LTSA get some brains and be realistic”

Chris Rae            Nelson  NZ          24/02/2024                      “I love cars and hate seeing drivers and owners being taxed and having their pockets emptied at every chance, by controlling bodies.”

Erik Wardrop    Christchurch      NZ          24/02/2024                      “I like old cars”

Sh Marshall                      NZ          24/02/2024                      “As a collector it is important for our future not to forget the past”

Timothy Church                             NZ          25/02/2024                      “Because I don’t believe in wof.”

Mike Thompson                            NZ          25/02/2024                      “I have many collectible cars, and modern wof is not really applicable, and only 6 months is silly for vehicles that do less than 250km a year”

Glen Collins                      NZ          25/02/2024                      “I have multiple vehicles keeping them in WOF and Registration is alot of time and inconvenience 1 year WOF would be great”

Brenton Park                   NZ          25/02/2024                      “As long as the car is safe, it is part of history and if someone wants to care and keep them up to standard they should be able to”

John Speden      Auckland            NZ          25/02/2024                      “I agree with the direction of the petition”

diane gregor      taranaki              NZ          25/02/2024                      “In total agreement with this petition because it’s using common sense.”

Jesse Schuler     PN         NZ          25/02/2024                      “Old vehicles should be cherished not profited off and inconvenienced because new age fags want the world to be electric”

Gwen Ewing      Dunedin             NZ          25/02/2024                      “I have a number of old cars dating from 1916 to 1963, 4 of them are used regularly and the veterans on special events.  Finding a testing station that can drive the car for testing  purposes is also a challenge . Change is urgently required.”

Greig Harvey                    NZ          25/02/2024                      “Red Tape with no common sense is killing the country…………let people live and enjoy a passion that is good for everyone !!”

Fletcher Glass    Dunedin             NZ          25/02/2024                      “Promote the restoration on vehicles rather than scrapping them.”

Paul Te Punga   Wellington         NZ          25/02/2024                      “Specialist vehicles are in the main cherished and very ell maintained, despite often being driven a very small number of kilometers each year.”

Ray Wilkinson                  NZ          25/02/2024                      “I have a 1934 classic and use it only to keep it in good running order More like a custodian than a road user”

Chris Bouchut                  NZ          25/02/2024                      “I love classic and vintage vehicles and have owen several over the years”

Neville Wills       Gore     NZ          26/02/2024                      “HISTORIC VEHICLES are part of our heritage and are increasingly rare and should be preserved for posterity. This requires maintenance and use of these vehicles and freedom from onerous taxes and ownership costs”

Tom Mazey        Auckland            NZ          26/02/2024                      “My vehicle turns 100 next year, 200 WOF ,100 Regos and years of fun.”

Derrick Jones     Auckland            NZ          26/02/2024                      “Many classic vehicles only cover minimal mileage every 6 months even well under 1000 KM and should not Warrant testing twice a year.”

Garry Brizzell     Auckland            NZ          26/02/2024                      “Ridicously difficult to comply with rules that can’t apply to all.”

Gaire Thompson                           NZ          26/02/2024                      “Alot of great old cars are not being restored because their registration has lappsed and it is not only very expensive to revin them but is totally unnecessary and the new requirements  such as high stop lights don’t look right on most of them .”

John Williams    Marton NZ          26/02/2024                      “As long as the owner is a member of a registered club, this is a no-brainer.”

Matt Hooks                      NZ          26/02/2024                      “I own many classic cars”

Martin Ellis                       NZ          27/02/2024                      “This makes sense.”

Peter Jenkins                   NZ          27/02/2024                      “I have been through this process with a vehicle that was deregistered due to NZTA incompetence in the first place”

Gaylene Shannon                          NZ          28/02/2024                      “We live in a democracy. The government works for the people. This is important to the people.”

Peter Robinson Wanganui          NZ          28/02/2024                      “My two vehicles are both over 50 years old, and are extremely well maintained. However, I must present both for a WOF inspection twice a year, in spite of neither vehicle having travelled more than 2000 km per year. Entirely unnecessary expense.”

Glen Ramsay                    NZ          28/02/2024                      “The cost of shipping an immaculate classic is already high and when landed we also pay GST, emissions tax, MAF Fees, and then need to have the vehicle inspected and inspected before we can license it and use it on the road. A street rod has all of this as well as compliance/certification.”

karl piper           auckland            NZ          28/02/2024                      “I own a classic car”

Clinton Robinson                          NZ          28/02/2024                      “I am sick of our govt sucking all the joy out of life. Enough with taxing us all every way they possibly can.”

Rosemary Cole  Wellington         NZ          28/02/2024                      “these rules are very expensive, unnecessary and petty.”

Kevin Anderson               NZ          28/02/2024                      “I own classic and vintage cars and agree”

Bruce Porter      Napier  NZ          28/02/2024                      “Very important to protect the interests of classic car enthusiasts .The woke lefties are trying to eliminate these cars.”

Andrew Robinson           Rotorua              NZ          28/02/2024                      “I have family members who repair,  collect, and show vintage vehicles; so have shared and understand the pain.”

David Read        Christchurch      NZ          28/02/2024                      “Because as an engineer, our current legislation makes no sense in comparison to other countries rules”

Stefan Gous       Rotorua              NZ          28/02/2024                      “It is unnecessary to regulate collectable cars. Use the time and money wisely not because you can and it’s easy!”

luke miller          Auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “Because I am a hobby hotrodder and the amount of red tape for enthusiast, classic, vintage and low volume vehicle owners is ridiculous.”

Brett Boyd          Auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “We need to keep the kiwi car culture alove”

Gregory Hine     Nelson  NZ          29/02/2024                      “I have an absolute belief in the premis of this petition! It is not our older vehicles that cause harm on the road. It is more modern vehicles driven dangerously by inept operators given a false sense of security by the vehicles safety features and safety rating. The older vehicles are part of our iconic history and deserve protection as such!”

Sam Coles          Auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “I’d accept evidence-based regulations. But do classic and vintage cars actually have more accidents or cause more injuries?  If so, then we do need safety regulations. We know insurance premiums are very low, reflecting their low risk.  What about balancing the benefits of regulations against the costs? Has anyone asked that question, and weighed up the lost economic value of a highly productive and specialised restoration industry?  Should classic vehicles get a 5-year WOF? Maybe…though it could be based on KMs, eg less than 5yrs or 10,000kms travelled = no wof required. Annual milage is how insurance weighs risk.”

Dave Loudon     INVERCARGILL   NZ          29/02/2024                      “I agree with the petition”

Lateef Shariff     Palmerston North           NZ          29/02/2024                      “Because I love old cars”

chilli concarl      auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “I own several classic motorcycles I would like to get back on the road for my retirement,having worked in vehicle restoration all my life I have witnessed compliance issues on vehicles the manufacturer did not even have when built in the 50s-70s,my motorcycles will only be used for rally’s and adventure rides not as Dailey transport”

Matt Railey        Auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “There is no reason to impose such high compliance costs on collectible and classic vehicles. These vehicles simply do not cost the government the same as daily driven vehicles therefore should only be charged based on how much they use. This legislation is removing the publics ability to own and maintain these vehicles which are historically significant and efforts should be made to make it fairer and more affordable for people to own them.”

Stef Railey          Wellsford           NZ          29/02/2024                      “I agree with the reasons for this petition.”

Stephen Turner Kaiapoi NZ          29/02/2024                      “I have several older collectable cars that are worth saving for future generations to enjoy”

Shaun Walters  Hastings             NZ          29/02/2024                      “I am a classic, vintage and hot rod owner, repairer and builder incl motorcycles. This will allow us to enjoy our hobby but will still have the responsibility to maintain a high safety standard on our vehicles as we are usually traveling with friends and family and are responsible for their safety. I am happy to be part of the technical assessment team with my local club”

Geoff Mayn       Auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “I own a cherish a classic vehicle.”

Jayden Innes-Davies      Auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “I have a custom almost classic car and this would help immensely for when it’s done”

Craig Harris        Auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “I’m lucky if I drive my classic vehicle once a year and that’s normally for a warrant ,due to current regulation I have both cars on rego hold so I don’t get to legally drive them because of cost”

MARK PARSONS              MATAMATA      NZ          29/02/2024                      “I have several classic and collectable cars that are well maintained and I agree that we are over regulated.”

Darrin Heaven  Auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “I have a car that lapsed because the old guy that had it didn’t have the internet and forgot about going to the Post Office.”

Lee Tauranga    Pukekohe           NZ          29/02/2024                      “Interested in the change”

sandra ellery     Auckland            NZ          29/02/2024                      “I think its bloody wrong”

Vaughan Hughes            Christchurch      NZ          1/03/2024                        “I believe current regulations are discriminatory against vehicle enthusiasts who generally keep their cars in better condition than some modern cars are kept. Will shortly become too hard to comply classic cars leading to a loss of historic vehicles which due to the low mileage they do add little pollution.”

William Cameron            Masterton          NZ          1/03/2024                        “The over the top regulation involved with keeping a vintage vehicle road legal means that less people can afford to matainan older vehicle and therefore less vintage cars are kept on the road.”

Hamish Pitcaithly                          NZ          1/03/2024                        “It’s just common sense. These cars were already on the road”

John Fenton                     NZ          1/03/2024                        “Cut the regs down wof is all you should have to do”

hayden Hosken Hamilton            NZ          1/03/2024                        “Getting old classic cars to be enjoyed by everyone is far too difficult and expensive”

Campbell Dodds             Palmerston North           NZ          1/03/2024                        “The rules are outdated. If you want to perform a safety improvement like upgrading brakes, you then have to have it certified. This is just one of many examples.”

Heath Hitchcock              New Plymouth  NZ          1/03/2024                        “These vehicles are part of world and New Zealand history and can be found in museums. And for people to put their energy time, money and love into  these  exceptional old vehicles. So that generations of people can enjoy the spectacle of these beautiful machines,  and realise that to there grandparents these were everyday items.”

Rose Lee             Christchurch      NZ          2/03/2024                        “classic cars are historical vehicles and used for special events or some for museum collections. eg Fords, Austins, etc”

TOM COCKERILL                            NZ          2/03/2024                        “Here has always been interests in our older vehicles and the heavy handedness of the current WOF standards need to be reviewed.”

Ian McGowan   Auckland            NZ          2/03/2024                        “I agree completely with what is being requested. We lived in Western Australia for a few years recently. They have no vehicle checks at all unless the rego lapses or you bring it in from another state. It then requires a Road worthy check which is no where near as complex as our WOF inspection. The police can deregister a car on the side of the road if they want, and they remove the number plates on the spot. This also helps big time eliminating boy racer problems. I believe in other states you have to get a Road worthy whenever the vehicle changes hands. I don’t believe Western Australia has any problems with unsafe vehicles in fact there is noticeably far less cars there with a light bulb out than what we see in NZ mainly because people check them regularly rather than risking deregistration”

Adam Roberts   Hamilton            NZ          2/03/2024                        “Classic cars made us get where we are today! Some are worth more than your fancy houses.  I’ve met all walks of life from cars, if it was because of sharing the same interest I’d never have half the friends these days I call family 🧡”

John Rapley                     NZ          2/03/2024                        “I want to keep our vehicle history alive.”

Robin Williams  Invercargill         NZ          3/03/2024                        “Many many peopleove to restore and use cars from yesteryear.  It should be their decision whether to or not.”

roger wadham  blenheim            NZ          3/03/2024                        “Owner of classic car, we do need a more fair and logical wof system in nz.”

Kenny Holiday                 NZ          3/03/2024                        “Collectable cars are of historical value to our culture.”

Shelley Simpson              Auckland            NZ          3/03/2024                        “It’s crazy going to get a WOF on a 97 year old vehicle when it might have only done 1000k since the previous one,”

Antonio Monteleone                    NZ          3/03/2024                        “The rules for classic cars in NZ are onerous and absurd. The rules should be similar to Australia where there isnt this ridiculous rule that classic cars are subjected to engineering certification standards that apply to the likes of NEW cars. this kills the classic car industry. A WOF every 6months when most classic car owner only drive their car 2-3 times a year is absurd.”

Christopher Haliday       Auckland            NZ          4/03/2024                        “I see no value in penalising an automobile enthusiast that restore and care for a mechanical work of art and may occasionally display at automobile events for public appreciation.  Free the regulatory bonds that stifle this kiwi passion to restore and preserve classic cars.”

Igor Pakhomov Auckland            NZ          4/03/2024                        “I spent 3 months and have to wait another 2 or more, just to register my 68 years old motorcycle (barn find), which will spend about 10kms per year maybe on the roads and will never be on a motorway. Spent money and time collecting documents and filling endless forms. Need to make more sense in this nonsense”

John Skevington              Ashburton         NZ          4/03/2024                        “The current 6 month WOF is unnecessary  for our classic cars. They cover limited mileage annually and are kept in mint condition .”

Nicholas Cressey             Auckland            NZ          4/03/2024                        “I have a 1935 classic car in excellent condition. A 6 monthly wof is ridiculous but required by regulators who lack knowledge.”

Zasar Klopper                  NZ          4/03/2024                        “I like old cars”

Hunter Clarke    Clyde    NZ          4/03/2024                        “Of the useless system we have now is not working  Let’s just make it easier on everyone”

Tim Follett          Wellington         NZ          4/03/2024                        “This makes perfect sense”

Pree Lecamwasam                        NZ          4/03/2024                        “Regulations should make sense and not onerous and overly expensive”

Christopher Surgenor                  NZ          5/03/2024                        “I own a vintage vehicle kept to a high and safe standard. I believe the ideas outlined in this petition offer common sense practical solutions.”

Damien Aspros Christchurch      NZ          5/03/2024                        “The current settings are far to onerous”

bruce ericksen  rotorua NZ          5/03/2024                        “I have been into hotroding and cars most of my life, buying my first hot rod project when I was 10 years old. Fortunately for me  I had a lot of family support and guidance  and the car scene has given my self and my family a lifestyle that many will never understand.”

Wayne Hutchison           Auckland            NZ          5/03/2024                        “We have a 1938 lancia and nzta has made it completely hell to register and vin such a fantastic classic”

David Roddick                 NZ          5/03/2024                        “I have a few old cars only get out of shed once or twice a year”

Caleb Harvey     Hastings             NZ          5/03/2024                        “I have a lapsed Lancia HPE I can’t afford to reregister otherwise but can definitely afford to Wof.”

Phil King                            NZ          6/03/2024                        “We have a small car collection and are wasting vehicle inspectors time keeping them road legal.”

Kathryn Christensen      Cambridge         NZ          6/03/2024                        “As a co-owner of two classic 1960 cars, we are sick of the blatant unjustified revenue gathering. The condition of the NZ roads means we are faced with repairs almost every time we go out, which isn’t often to car events. Our cars are not daily drivers, are garaged and well kept. The present system is archaic,  blatant money gathering and does not serve the classic car community who deserve better.”

Michael Grunfeld            Auckland            NZ          8/03/2024                        “I rarely ride my classic motorcycles and paying wof and Rego after 200km every 6 months seems crazy.”

Angela Smith     Auckland            NZ          9/03/2024                        “I  would be rapt if the re-vin for lapsed rego was wiped.  It is just pointless and expensive red tape.  Cars are part of history and enthusiasts are generally, good, hard-working members of society.  Why should it be made difficult to enjoy your passion?  I have heard some horror stories about vehicle testers who seem to be on a power trip and almost want to make it difficult, if nigh impossible,  to get a vintage car back on the road….legally. .”

Robert Sproat                  NZ          10/03/2024                      “No regulation is required”

Douglas Owens Tauranga            NZ          11/03/2024                      “Preserve our history”

Robyn Ganley    Whangamata    NZ          11/03/2024                      “We have 2 classic/hot rod cars, both kept in pristine condition.  6 months wof is ridiculous because cars are not driven daily and only drive to car shows & hot rod events, so wear & tear is minimal”

Ruth Dray-Smith             Hamilton            NZ          11/03/2024                      “We are owners of three old VWs – they are a classic car that always make people smile at us when we’re driving them. Often we’ve only driven a couple of hundred kms between the six monthly WOFs – it’s onerous and unnecessary.”

philip hurring    Auckland            NZ          12/03/2024                      “I have seen many classic car owners hit with hugely expensive and over-reaching “compliance” costs and demands that frankly are often ridiculous and have little to do with the structural integrity or the safety of their vehicles. Its high time for an overhaul of the regulations.”

Carole Fathers  Wellington         NZ          12/03/2024                      “Cars such as Triump Stags and MGs should be protected hence regulations for licensing and fuel supply needs must be continued”

Noel Simons      Christchurch      NZ          12/03/2024                      “Due to the number of classisc vehicles that are only being driven a few times a year.”

John Hillyer        Christchurch      NZ          12/03/2024                      “A fully sensible request for the types of vehicles stated. May “common sense” prevail ?”

Noeline Service               NZ          15/03/2024                      “Ditto to all reasons by those signed”

Jason Bough      auckland            NZ          15/03/2024                      “Im signing because I am a classic car enthusiast and the proposed changes make perfect sense.”

David Hood       Palmerston North           NZ          16/03/2024                      “There is too much unnecessary bureaucracy involved in registration, certification and WOFs for classic and vintage vehicles. This can be easily simplified, making the hobby more enjoyable for everyone.”

Lynda Spicer      Hamilton            NZ          17/03/2024                      “Owner of Vintage & Classic vehicles where mileage a year is minimal generally. This therefore needs recognition and for these vehicles not treated the same as the modern vehicles which are used on a daily basis as far as legislation is concerned.  Exemptions need to be seriously considered for these vehicles which are a massive part of our New Zealand motoring history”

Ross Gardiner   Auckland            NZ          17/03/2024                      “when I have restored a vehicle, it is as new. A one off WOF or club inspection is OK ,but since I rarely take my collection out on the road , a 6mth wof is totally unnecessary, as they would possibly never do more than 500km /yr”

Andrew Hammond        Cambridge         NZ          17/03/2024                      “The rules need changing!”

Mick Smith         Auckland            NZ          17/03/2024                      “I am a responsible and knowledgable vintage car collector. The current regulations are not geared towards the continuation of the restored vehicles which are a part of motoring history and should not be included with regulations for newer vehicles.”

Bri Grace                           NZ          17/03/2024                      “Cut the red tape honestly. I have a vintage Mercedes and a collectable Toyota, they are both used very rarely as weekend drivers. Kept in the most impeccable condition, the costs involved with owning an older vehicle is unreasonable, given the care and respect that goes into the upkeep of them.”

Eric Pemberton Auckland            NZ          17/03/2024                      “I have a few collectable vehicles that are getting hard to comply with these new requirements”

John Gartshore Auckland            NZ          17/03/2024                      “I believe in this petition”

Dave M.              Rotorua              NZ          17/03/2024                      “We owners; collectors of these old; possible historical vehicles should be thanked for preserving them for posterity.  Some countries ( UK ) give FREE rego to vehicles over a certain age!!   Why not here too???”

Barry Hilton                     NZ          18/03/2024                      “Minimal usage and annual mileage do not justify full regulatory charges currently in place”

John Downie                    NZ          19/03/2024                      “because I love motoring history and obtained 4 derelicts before 46 years ago. I am poor, but love working hard to get them so that pedestrians appreciate them.  I often have to help the WOF station as they love them but don’t have the experience.  One had to call me to put a 1928 bike on its stand! He was stranded calling for help.”

Adrian Schonborn                         NZ          20/03/2024                      “Seems fair to have these regulations in place. I have myself a fully restored BMW AC Schnitzer which probably better than any other 3 to 5 year old car and had to go for 6 month wof even so barely use in the summer.”

Dot Louie           Auckland            NZ          20/03/2024                      “I am tired of classic collectibles and vintage motor vehicles being hit with superfluous regulations.  It is just milking the owners for revenue”

Andrew Grieve  Wanganui          NZ          20/03/2024                      “I own these vehicles which do around 400km a year. all the 6 months wof’s are overkill”

Mark Quinneys Nelson  NZ          20/03/2024                      “I am a classic car owner and find the rules for importing and restoring to just make it all too hard.”

 

The Petition 

To the Minister for Regulation, the Hon David Seymour

We, the undersigned, petition the Minister for Regulation to remove onerous, expensive and unwarranted regulation related to older, collectible motor vehicles intended for domestic, social, recreational or promotional purposes. A “collectible motor vehicle” is 30 years old or older with historic value, this includes a “vintage motor vehicle” as defined in Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011 s3 (40 years or older).  We petition for the following changes:

1. No VIN inspection on first-time collectible motor vehicle imports; instead a WOF or club inspection.
2. NO VIN inspection on lapsed collectible motor vehicles, instead re-register after a one-time WOF.
3. No WOF on 40 year old collectible motor vehicles, five-year WOF for 30-40 year old collectibles, and elimination of the 6 month WOF on motor vehicles made before 2000 (one year for 3-30 years).
4. Low Volume (modified) collectible motor vehicle regulations to be developed in consultation with specialist car clubs (such as hot rod clubs) to ensure safety while controlling costs and avoiding unreasonable compliance demands

Why: Collectible vehicles are cherished, generally kept in good condition and not used as daily drivers. Yet they are subject to onerous regulation promoted by persons with pecuniary interest such as the Motor Trade Association, AA, approved entry certifiers, LVV Certifiers and others who benefit from regulation and who retain influential lobbyists with contacts within the regulatory ministries. The authorised certifiers are for the most part unfamiliar with historic vehicles and the regulations become a barrier to enjoyment of the collectable vehicle hobby and deprives NZ of an important part of its culture that is worthy of preservation.

Overseas: In the UK, a highly-regulated nation, vehicles 3-40 years have one year WOF equivalent (MOT) and over 40 years are exempt from WOF equivalent, road tax, are permitted in ULEZ zones and new imports pay a GST equivalent of 5% (or zero) and only must pass a WOF equivalent initial inspection, not the onerous inspection called VIN. In France, after 30 years, the WOF equivalent is good for 5 years, not the 6 months in NZ.

History: Before regulations adopted in response to used car dealers importing written-off, flood damaged Japanese used cars, New Zealand had one of the most talented classic car restoration industries in the world. In a “do-something” response to flood-damaged cars, the government reacted with a much stricter regime, but failed to consider older collectable vehicles that were swept up in new regulations not appropriate for them. This badly damaged the collectible-vehicle industry and became a barrier for ordinary Kiwis to enjoy their safe, low-impact hobby that preserves living history.

We petition for the following changes.  

1)       First-Time Import: For motor vehicles over 30 years of age (built or first registered), eliminate “proof of compliance with vehicle standards” (known as the VIN inspection). Instead require the vehicle either pass a Warrant of Fitness inspection or pass an inspection by a recognised car club familiar with the marque and qualified to identify defects that would make the vehicle unsafe on New Zealand roads. Once passed, an Approved Entry Certifier (such as AA or VINZ) confirms the vehicle is legally owned by the applicant, the vehicle identifier has not been tampered with, and assigns a VIN to be recorded in LANDATA for tracking and enforcement purposes. Set a fixed fee of $50 for the vehicle identifier process and a total fee of $50 for the registration plate (which may have a historic identifier on it, should the regulators prefer)

2)       Lapsed Registration: For motor vehicles over 30 years, do not require a VIN inspection if the registration lapses. Add 30-year-old or older collectible vehicles to Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011 Sched. 2 Part 1: Motor vehicles exempt from continuous licensing requirement.

3)       Warrant of Fitness (WOF): Eliminate the 6 month WOF, and when a vehicle reaches 30 years, the WOF runs for 5 years, and when a vehicle becomes a vintage vehicle (40 years) exempt it from WOF with an exemption sticker to prevent ticketing by traffic wardens.  This does not eliminate the obligation of the driver to keep the vehicle in roadworthy condition, subject to enforcement by the police.

4)       Substantial modification: In consultation with specialist vehicle clubs develop regulations to permit modifications (such as hot rods) that ensure road safety while limiting regulatory costs and delays. This may include club technical committees to approve a set of predefined changes that can be replicated without repetitive engineering documentation.