How the regulations apply to you
Energy Efficiency (Vehicle Fuel Economy Labelling) Regulations 2007 outline the requirements for vehicle traders, distributors and private sellers to display a Vehicle Emissions and Energy Economy Label and information for online vehicle listings.
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Understand the regulations
About the labels and online information and how they help New Zealanders.
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How to comply
Find out what you need to do to comply with the Regulations.
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Check if you need to register
You may need to register as a motor vehicle trader.
About the vehicle labelling regulations
EECA administers the Vehicle Emissions and Energy Economy Labelling programme and compliance with the Regulations in New Zealand.
It is a legal requirement to display the label on all light motor vehicles under 3.5 tonnes offered for sale, except for motorbikes. The labels must be displayed in vehicles when they are for sale at a location, and emissions and energy economy information must be included in online vehicle listings, provided the information is available.
What to do to comply with vehicle labelling regulations
The legal obligations to display a Vehicle Emissions and Energy Economy Label and information for online listings may be different for different types of sellers.
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Compliance guides
Find out about the requirements to display Vehicle Emissions and Energy Economy Labels and information for online listings and what you need to do to comply by reading our guides.
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Do you need to register?
If you run a business in New Zealand trading motor vehicles you likely need to be registered as a motor vehicle trader.