Thread: Government moves against stocking up on discount road user charges

Sorry all, the loophole will be closed
https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/...d-user-charges

Still no word on when it will actually go down then.

I typically buy in blocks of 20-30000kms every 12-18months so I'd be pretty pissed off I couldn't do that again when the discount is on as I'm running out soon.

I buy 10,000 at a time. I got some not long ago but I will be getting another 10,000 when it comes into play.

Not going to miss out. Also think of all the off road km's we all do yet we still pay road tax on that.

Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag

I buy 10,000 at a time. I got some not long ago but I will be getting another 10,000 when it comes into play.

Not going to miss out. Also think of all the off road km's we all do yet we still pay road tax on that.

Run a log book and claim back. That's how its done.

They don't give you money back, they just credit you those km off your next RUC purchase. Anyone who does lots of k's off public roads should be doing this.

Originally Posted by XR500

Run a log book and claim back. That's how its done.

They don't give you money back, they just credit you those km off your next RUC purchase. Anyone who does lots of k's off public roads should be doing this.

Where do you go to claim this? Is it done online?

Originally Posted by 7mm Rem Mag

Where do you go to claim this? Is it done online?

Yep. go look at NZTA website ruc off road refunds or some such.

Try this: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/Vehi...g-off-road.pdf

Thanks for the hint: I had no idea this was even possible.

I've brought enough to get me through till months end 5k. Will be pissed if they only let you buy the same amount as your last did but won't be suprised if they do. Bastards.
Of course none of this is of any help to agree contractors, farmers, or fishermen.

Discount petrol available in bulk, why not RUC.

Originally Posted by tetawa

Discount petrol available in bulk, why not RUC.

Where is the discount petrol in bulk? I drive a petrol. can you buy it at certain places?

Originally Posted by NewbieZAR

Where is the discount petrol in bulk? I drive a petrol. can you buy it at certain places?

They removed 25 cents off the tax on petrol at the pumps, nothing stopping you filling numerous 200 litre drums. But they don't want you buying bulk RUC.

Remember when Winston two face Peters was in govt late 90s the first time in treasury and raised the price on ruc's and backdated it so theoretically if you had bought any in the last month before the rise you had to pay the extra.
Like buying a fridge and buying a fridge and getting a call a week later to say the price has gone up and you had to pay the difference. Dog act
As they had no way of policing it properly I suggest a lot didnt fall for that shite

Everybody around here seems to have the extra special discount switch, and I'm sure they'll be doing the same going forward

Originally Posted by Tommy

Everybody around here seems to have the extra special discount switch, and I'm sure they'll be doing the same going forward

Just don’t cut the wrong wire?!