Christchurch man fined $255 after parking unregistered Mazda at mechanic, despite having what he says is a good defence

Home / New ZealandJazlyn WhalesJournalist·NZ Herald·10 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read‌The law provides a defence for taking unregistered vehicles for repairs. The law provides a defence for taking unregistered vehicles for repairs. When Christchurch man Liam Senior returned from a year living abroad, one of the first things he wanted to do was get his beloved Mazda MX-5 back on the road. What he didn’t anticipate was a $255 fine after parking the unregistered car outside a mechanic while taking it in AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.