19
April 2007
Noise Off
Submission To read the Noise Off submission in relation to the Draft Vehicle
Equipment Amendment Rule [2007] click here.
23
March 2007
Latest Update on
Government's
proposed changes to the law
click here
for overview and comment.
19 May
2006
Recent
Court Decision highlights confusion over Government's legislation and how it
is enforced, to find out more about the Adwell Devine & Duxbury appeal
click here.
28
February 2006
Noise
In the News Chch Central MP Tim Barnett delivers a timely hurry up and the
NBR says put a cork in it, to read the news items
click here.
25
February 2006
Petition to Parliament Nicky Wagner has launched a petition which she,
together with Nick Smith, MP for Nelson, hope to present to Parliament in May
2006. The trustees of Noise Off support the petition. Please obtain as many
signatures as you can and send it to the address noted. To download a copy
please click here.
16
January 2006 Press Release
Tougher Penalties Unlikely To Silence Boy Racer Hoons Increased fines and
new demerit points which take effect from today will do little to curb the
nationwide problem of noisy exhausts, according to New Zealand lobby group Noise
Off. From today (Monday, 16 January), tougher new penalties will apply for boy
racer car noise caused by modified exhausts to view the full press release
click here.
14
December 2005
South
Island hotelier: modified exhaust noise Is becoming unbearable. A leading
South Island hotelier is backing urgent calls for the government to introduce
tougher standards for noisy boy racer car exhausts. Christchurch hotel manager
Penny Clark says overseas guests are shocked that loud and deliberately
disruptive car noise is tolerated in our most popular cities and resorts.
to view the full press release
click here.
5
December 2005
Noisy
NZ car culture begins to dent tourism Foreigners flee main street hotels and
restaurants New Zealand’s tolerance of unbearably loud car exhausts is beginning
to backfire badly on tourism... Extreme noise is now replacing extreme sport as
an unforgettable holiday memory for many disgruntled tourists. There are now
daily complaints from restaurant and hotel guests in New Zealand’s main centres
and resorts. Many travelers are demanding refunds after sleepless nights.
to view the full press release
click here.
4
September 2005
The
Christchurch City Council is leading the way in attempting to tackle the
issue of noisy exhausts and other anti social "boy racer" activity. It has
established a "Misuse of Motor Vehicles" sub committee to investigate the
problems which are evident in the City and report back with recommendations to
the Council. The sub committee, of which Noise Off is a part, is contributing to
addressing the issues which face Christchurch in particular but which are also
widespread throughout the country. It has representatives from the Hotel
industry, AA, Resident's Groups and the Council. The Council also recently
resolved; "That the Christchurch City Council make a submission (to all members
of Parliament) advocating the introduction of an objective test for testing
motor vehicle noise emissions at motor vehicle testing stations." As this
problem is occurring nationally, especially in the urban centres, Gary Moore,
Mayor of Christchurch City Council, wrote to all Mayors seeking their support
for the above and other measures.
4
September 2005
Manukau City has also acted to address the problem of motor vehicle noise.
Manukau City Council's Transport Committee reported that Manukau City
"encounters problems similar to those occurring in Christchurch but to a greater
extent". The Committee reported that "anecdotally there appears to be increasing
support from the public for action to address the concerns identified by the
Christchurch City Council." The Council recently resolved; "That Manukau City
Council makes a submission to all Members of Parliament urging them to
support...the introduction of an objective test for testing noise emissions at
motor vehicle testing stations and by Police as part of their enforcement in the
field. Noise Off congratulate the Councils for their initiatives and look
forward to working further with them.
4
November 2004
Experts Call for Noise Test New Zealand must include a standard noise test
as part of a car's warrant of fitness if noisy exhausts are to be banished
transport expert Dr Chris Kissling¸ transport studies professor at Lincoln
University, says more...
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