12th May 2026 BCA / Fuel / RVAThe updated Fuel Response Plan is considered a ‘win’ for parts of the sector, although further clarification is being sought.
9th December 2025 Review 2025 / RVARVA’s CEO says relief is on the way after cost pressures, vehicle and parts shortages, and some of the lowest bookings the sector has seen.
12th August 2025 RVA / Transport MinisterTransport Minister Chris Bishop says the government is deliberately not rushing the introduction of road user charges as it wants to get it right.
24th July 2025 Roads / RVAThe Rental Vehicle Association of New Zealand has called for caution as drivers grapple with New Zealand’s winter conditions.
30th January 2025 Priorities 2025 / RVARVA’s CEO says the rental vehicle industry has had “everything thrown at it except the kitchen sink”.
27th November 2023 BCA / BYATA / RVAMatt Doocey’s appointment to the tourism and hospitality portfolio has pleased tourism sector stakeholders, even if his previous experience did not make him an obvious choice.
20th October 2023 Election 2023 / RVAMcFadgen also believes current decarbonisation settings are hurting the automotive industry.
19th September 2023 RVAThe Rental Vehicle Association of New Zealand says changes to freedom camping regulations are causing concern in the industry.
3rd May 2023 EV / RVAThe government’s changes to the Clean Car programme could have a negative impact on the country’s rental fleet, according to one industry association.
2nd March 2021 Rentals / RVAAfter one high-profile casualty, more are expected as operators see demand plummet by 70%.
