Government to slash emissions charges for imported vehicles

Monday 17 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 17 Nov 2025, 5:04pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Chris Bishop

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced urgent changes to the Clean Car Standard to prevent rising vehicle prices. The government will reduce carbon dioxide charges for new and used imports because most importers cannot meet current targets. A full review of the scheme is expected to reach Cabinet by June 2026.

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1. 1NewsMon 17 Nov 2025, 3:50pm

   Live stream: PM to announce changes to clean car standard (opens in new tab)

   • Clean Car Standard under review, import charges lowered (opens in new tab) Mon 17 Nov 2025, 5:04pm
2. NZ HeraldMon 17 Nov 2025, 3:57pm

   Urgent change to Clean Car Standard spurred by fears of soaring car prices - Transport Minister Chris Bishop (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via The PostMon 17 Nov 2025, 4:10pm

   Government to slash emissions charge for imported vehicles (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 17 Nov 2025, 4:49pm

   Watch: PM Christopher Luxon at post-cab conference (opens in new tab)