Be aware
Your vehicle must meet exhaust emissions requirements.
Requirements for light goods vehicles (Class NA)
| Vehicle has to meet standard if made on or after... | What sort of standard? | Under what legislation? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2006 | Direction indicator lamps (if fitted) High-mounted stop lamps (if fitted) Rear fog lamps (if fitted) |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 27 February 2005 | Installation standard for lighting on Class NA vehicles OR fitting requirements in Lighting Rule* |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 1 October 2002 | Seats and seat anchorages | Land Transport Rule: Seats and Seat Anchorages 2002 |
| 1 March 1998 | External projections | Land Transport Rule: External Projections 2001 |
| 1 January 1996 | Light-vehicle brakes | Land Transport Rule: Light-vehicle Brakes 2002 |
| 1 January 1996 | Rear-view mirrors | Land Transport Rule: Glazing, Windscreen Wipe and Wash, and Mirrors 1999 |
| 1 January 1996 | Daytime running lamps (if fitted) Front fog lamps (if fitted) Reversing lamps (if fitted) Rear position lamps Registration-plate illumination lamps Front position lamps |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 1 January 1992 | Tyres and wheels** | Land Transport Rule: Tyres and Wheels 2001 |
| 1 January 1992 | Headlamps Rear reflectors Stop lamps |
Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004 |
| 1 January 1991 | Glazing | Land Transport Rule: Glazing, Windscreen Wipe and Wash, and Mirrors 1999 |
| Varies | Seatbelts and seatbelt anchorages** | Land Transport Rule: Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002 |
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* The number, position and performance of lighting equipment on vehicles manufactured after 27 February 2005 must meet EITHER an installation standard OR the relevant requirements in 3.3, 4.3, 6.3, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 8.3 and 9.3 of Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004. ** Components that meet New Zealand requirements may be fitted to the vehicle after it arrives in the country. |
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Need to know more?
See the full list of vehicle standards.
Other requirements
Your vehicle has to be entry certified when it first arrives in New Zealand.
You must register and license your vehicle and take it for regular warrant of fitness inspections (or certificate of fitness if you use your vehicle commercially).
Examples of light goods vehicles (Class NA) in New Zealand
| Vehicle make | Vehicle model | Class |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | 1300; APACHE | NA |
| DAIHATSU | DELTA ; UTILITY | NA |
| FORD | COURIER XLT; F100 | NA |
| HOLDEN | 1 TONNER; VY2 CREWMAN; COLORADO; VU UTILITY | NA |
| HONDA | ACTY | NA |
| ISUZU | TFS | NA |
| KIA | K2700 | NA |
| MAZDA | B2500; BT-50 | NA |
| MITSUBISHI | L300 ; L400 | NA |
| RENAULT | TRAFIC | NA |
| SUZUKI | CARRY | NA |
| TOYOTA | HILUX | NA |
| VOLKSWAGEN | CALIFORNIA | NA |
