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 […]
March 23 2026
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, […]
March 23 2026
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 […]
For the first time ever, the public can now set and forget Road User Charges and Rego payments with BONNET. Yep, what businesses have enjoyed for ages is now open to everyone. Let’s be honest, getting hit with surprise RUC bills in this cost of living circus is not the one. So we fixed it. With […]
December 20 2025
If you’re searching for GPS tracking, vehicle tracking, or GPS vehicle tracking in New Zealand, you’ve probably already noticed the problem. Most GPS systems are expensive, locked into long contracts, slow to update, and feel like they were built a decade ago. BONNET is different. We built GPS tracking for modern New Zealand fleets who […]
January 11 2026
September 02 2025
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. […]
What Happens If Your Rego Expires in NZ? We’ve all been there. Life gets busy, the to-do list piles up, and before you know it you think “S**t! My rego’s expired!” While it might seem like a minor oversight, forgetting to renew your vehicle registration (rego) can lead to serious consequences, from fines to voided […]
July 07 2025