If you manage a fleet in New Zealand, you’ve probably looked at GPS tracking before. Maybe you’ve already got it. Maybe you’ve been quoted for hardware installs. Maybe you’re trying to work out whether it’s worth adding another device to every vehicle – or whether there’s a smarter way to get the data you need. […]
If you’ve seen headlines about New Zealand’s new WOF rules, here’s the short version: Yes, WOF inspection rules are changing. But no, they do not apply to every vehicle straight away. That’s the part most people are going to miss. At first glance, the changes sound simple – fewer inspections, less hassle, lower cost. But […]
April 17 2026
Diesel just cracked $4 a litre in parts of New Zealand. The Strait of Hormuz disruptions have sent fuel prices surging – and NZ imports 100% of its refined fuel, so every global shock hits us hard. For transport operators, fuel is already 30-40% of total operating costs. At $4/litre with a 50-truck fleet, you […]
How to Check Your WOF Expiry Online Keeping track of your Warrant of Fitness and vehicle registration in New Zealand used to mean digging through paperwork or trying to remember when you last visited the garage. Not anymore. Whether you have one car or a whole fleet, here is how to check your WOF and […]
Looking for a Cartrack alternative in New Zealand? If you are comparing fleet tracking providers in NZ, you have probably come across Cartrack. They are a well-known name in the GPS tracking space. But they are not the only option, and for many Kiwi fleets, BONNET offers a better fit. Here is an honest comparison […]
If you operate an electric vehicle fleet in New Zealand, Road User Charges (RUC) are one of the most important compliance obligations you need to manage. Unlike petrol and diesel vehicles that pay fuel excise at the pump, EVs pay for road use through a distance based charging system. For fleet operators running Tesla, BYD, […]
BONNET has launched OEM Connect, a hardware free vehicle tracking feature that connects directly to Tesla, BYD, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles. For fleet operators in New Zealand, this means you can now track vehicles, manage compliance, and monitor fleet activity without installing a single physical device. This is a significant step for the New Zealand fleet […]
We’ve got HUGE news from the NZTA that’s going to change everything for vehicle owners across New Zealand! This is the biggest transport announcement in 50 years, and we’ve been preparing for it behind the scenes. Here’s what you need to know: 🚗 3.7 Million Petrol Vehicles Moving to RUCs Yup, you read that right. […]
