Treaty of Waitangi and Sustainability

What part of the Treaty relates to pollution and sustainability?

Her Majesty the Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and to the respective families and individuals thereof the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates, Forests, Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess so long as it is their wish and desire to retain the same in their possession;.

What are ways that modern civilization could pollute the land, the sea or the air?

Pollution is created through many modern creations. All buildings that manufacture plastic, glass or metal items/products of some sort in quantities, give off burnt chemicals and toxic gases enter into our atmosphere.

Nearly every form of transport creates pollutant emissions of some sort. Internal combustion engines that run on fuel are the major concern for the human race and our once beautiful planet. Weather they are road transport or non-road transport.
Even non-transporting recreational types of engine applied machines and/or toys are a major concern. As shown below:



Overall Statistics





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No Point





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Non Road



What New Zealand legislation directs what should happen about pollution?

Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007 is part of a series of legislative measures aimed at achieving improvements in air quality by reducing the levels of harmful emissions from motor vehicles.

W.O.F. Lookup Exercise II

Miscellaneous Items


13 - 4 Electrical wiring

All electrical voltages up to and including 32 volts AC or 115 volts DC, must not exceed the appropriate current ratings for that make or model.
The electrical cables must be insulated and protected from the heat, water and other fluids used in a passenger service vehicle. They must also be held secure and protected from cutting, abrasion or chafing.
Where the cables are to be accessable, there must be sign warning of the operating voltages.

These items may be rejected due to;
The cable not being insulated and protected from damaged that could be caused by heat, dirt, water and other fluids.
The cable not being securely fastened to the vehicle and protected from damage where it passes through the vehicle walls.
Cable shows signs of overheating, chafing or other damage.

W.O.F. Lookup Exercise

Vehicle Exterior


2 - 1 External Projections


Protruding ornamental objects must not be likely to injure a person. Protruding objects of a functional purpose or damaged and/or corroded body panels must be in a way that minimises the risk of injury to a person or damage to other vehicles. All protruding objects must also not affect drivers vision.


These items may be rejected due to;
The protruding component has sharp corners, slopes forward (unless this is necessary to fit the contours of the vehicle), and/or exceeds the cars width by more than 100mm (unless they are glass transporting racks).
The protruding component is not securely attached to the vehicle.
The protruding component affects the drivers vision.

Safety Systems: Mini Cooper S

Make a list of nine (9) safety components found in your vehicle:
1. Seat Belts
2. Steering
3. Brakes System (inc. ABS)
4. Suspension
5. Tyres
6. Rear View Mirrors
7. Lights
8. SRS Supplimentry Restraint System (Air Bags)
9. Instrument Cluster

Restraint Systems Front and Rear.

Make: Mini   Model: Cooper S   Year: 2004   Body Type: Hatchback

Fuel Type: Petrol   Aspiration: Supercharger   Vehicle Class: S

History: Import   Odometer: 097,306   Rego: FYT101   W.O.F. Exp: 18/4/12

Type of Seat Belts: Front - 2 x Lap & Diagonal Dual Sensor Type                             Back - 2 x Lap & Diagonal Dual Sensor Type & 1 x Lap Belt

Pretensioners fitted: Yes, pretensioners use a preintalled strong coil spring or gas chamber with piston. It uses the energy stored in the strong coil spring or gas shock that is released in an accident to tighten the seat belt.


Front:

TONGUE & BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

*Check the engagement of tongue and buckle. Pass

*The tongue and buckle should securely latch

together with very little free play. Pass

*The tongue should eject actively when released. Pass

*There should be no visible cracks on the buckle and the buckle cover must be intact. Pass

*The tongue should have no metal deformation, webbing marks or visible cracks on metal or plastic sections. Pass

RETRACTOR

*Pull the belt out as far as it will go, then release it. Pass

*The belt should return all the way to the retractor without sticking, gripping or stalling. Pass

*The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled out suddenly. Pass

WEBBING
*The webbing should be securely attached to its end fittings and displaying no stretching or pulled stitching. Pass

*The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length. Pass

*Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any signs of rippling. Pass

*Look for fading – exposure to sunlight can reduce the strength by up to 50%. Pass

ANCHORAGE

*Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and are securely fastened to the vehicle structure. Pass

*All mounting points should not show any signs deformation. Pass


Rear:

TONGUE & BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
*Check the engagement of tongue and buckle. Pass

*The tongue and buckle should securely latch

together with very little free play. Pass

*The tongue should eject actively when released. Pass

*There should be no visible cracks on the buckle and the buckle cover must be intact. Pass

*The tongue should have no metal deformation, webbing marks or visible cracks on metal or plastic sections. Pass

RETRACTOR

*Pull the belt out as far as it will go, then release it. Pass

*The belt should return all the way to the retractor without sticking, gripping or stalling. Pass

*The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled out suddenly. Pass

WEBBING
*The webbing should be securely attached to its end fittings and displaying no stretching or pulled stitching. Pass

*The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length. Pass

*Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any signs of rippling. Pass

*Look for fading – exposure to sunlight can reduce the strength by up to 50%. Pass

ANCHORAGE

*Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and are securely fastened to the vehicle structure. Pass

*All mounting points should not show any signs deformation. Pass

Supplementary Restraint System

Type of Seat Belts: Front - 2 x Lap & Diagonal Dual Seat Belts
                           Rear - 2 x Lap & Diagonal Dual Seat Belts and 1 x Lap Belt

Air Bags (No.): Front - 1   Rear - 0   Side - 0

Dash warning light working: Yes

CHECK AREAS:

Vehicle Identification.

Vin and chassis number - Pass

Vehicle Exterior

Structure - Pass

Vehicle Structure.

External projections - Pass

Lighting

Headlamps - Pass

Front and rear fog lights - Pass

Cornering lamps - Pass

Daytime running lamps - Pass

Direction indicator lamps (front) - Pass

Direction indicator lights (rear) - Pass

Forward-facing position lamps - Pass

Rearward-facing position lamps - Pass

Stop lamps - Pass

High-mounted stop lamps - Pass

Rear registration plate lamp - Pass

Rear reflectors - Pass

Reversing lamps - Pass

Non-specified lamps - N/A

Vision

Windscreen - Pass (small stone chip)

Other glazing - Pass

Sun visors - Pass

Wipers - Pass

Washers - Pass

Rear view mirrors - Pass

Entrance and Exit

Door and hinged panel retention system - Pass

Vehicle Interior

Seats and Seat anchorages - Pass

Head restraints - Pass

Seatbelts and seat belt anchorages - Pass

Airbags - Pass

Interior impact - Pass

Speedometer - Pass

Audible warning device - Pass

Brakes

Components - Pass

ABS self check - Pass (brake pad wear light on)

Service brake performance - 20% or less is passable

Service brake balance - Front: 2% Rear: 2%

 or LF: 442  RF: 450  LR: 178  RR: 175

Parking brake performance - 5%

 or LRH: 143  RRH: 150

Steering and Suspension

Steering mechanism - Pass (needs slight tightening)

Suspension mechanism - Pass

Tyres, Wheels and Hubs

Tyre condition - Pass (camber wear on the right rear tyre)

Tread depth - Pass (1.5mm or more is passable)

Left front - Pass (6mm)

Right front - Pass (6mm)

Left rear - Pass (6mm)

Right rear - Pass (3mm)

Spare wheel security - N/A ( runs flat tyre limp home)

Space-saver tyre label - N/A

Wheels Hubs and axles - Pass

Mudguards - Pass

Exhaust

Exhaust System - Pass

Towing Connections

Towing connection - N/A

Miscellaneous Items

Engine and drive train Fuel tank and fuel lines - Pass

Alternative Fuels

Alternative fuels system in working order - N/A

Alternative fuels inspection certificate current - N/A

Alternative fuels system safe - N/A

Modified Vehicle
Valid LVV plate, declaration or authority card - N/A

 

 

Air Bags and Seat Belts

1.

A: What is the New Zealand Warrant of Fitness rule regarding ‘Seat belts’?

Q: Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002 is one of a series of rules that sets safety requirements and standards for systems and components in vehicles operating in New Zealand. This rule states in which seating positions seatbelts must be fitted in vehicles, as well as the type of seatbelt that must be fitted. The aim of the rule is to ensure that safety requirements for the fitting and maintenance of seatbelts are complied with, and that seatbelts are securely anchored to a vehicle’s structure so that they function effectively in a crash.

2.
Q:Which type of belt must be fitted to a vehicle used for racing?

A: A five point harness is required when racing. A few other things are sometimes requierd, such as a roll cage, fire extinguasher and bucket seats. Also a bucket seat and a five point harness is necessary when a passenger(s) are desired.

Customer Story of a Bad Experience

1.
Q: From Don's point of view, what is wrong here? What did the shop do wrong that upset Don so much? (After all, they were fixing his van).


A: Permission was not given to do a $400 job that, to me looks as though it wasn't necessary, even if permission had of been given. The instructions given to the mechanic and the actions taken by him a vastly different. The plans that the mechanic had should have been discussed prior to him doing anything further.


2.

Q: From the repair shop owner's point of view, what was wrong with Don getting upset at them? What did they do right or wrong?


A: Don hasn't specified a price range he would like to stay below. He simply said to them 'fix it' 'give it a tune up or something'. Nor did he ask for a quote in the first place. But still, I feel that the repair shop went to extreme measures to fix the van. It took them a while, and Don must of been missing out on business without his car or even a supplied rental car from the repair shop. Not asking permission and not even letting Don know what is needs to be done or how long it would take, is unloyal and dishonest.


3.

Q: What should have been done in this circumstance? If you were Don, what would you have wanted to be done?


A: The fairest way that it could be handled would be through The Disputes Tribunal. Where a trained referee can help the two parties reach a mutual agreement. Or make the decision if parties are unagreeable. But the problem is, they didn't have group such as The Disputes Tribunal in California in 1958. If I were Don, I wouldn't pay a cent. (but that is irrelevant, because I would have fixed it myself to begin with)

4.

Q: When the repair was finished, and Don went to pick up his van, he took the van and did not pay the whole repair bill. Did the repair shop have the right to hold the van until they got paid?

A: Don has made a fair decision. Both parties are in the wrong to a certain degree. This decision means that nobody wins. The repair shop wouldn't have the right to hold the van because they are, to some degree in the wrong as well.

5.
Q: If Don took the repair shop to court, what would you have ruled if you were the judge? Should the repair shop pay for a replacement rental vehicle? Should Don pay the whole repair bill? Should the repair shop pay Don for lost business because he could not pick up and deliver clothes to his customers?

A: I would call this one in favour of Don. It is the repair shops responsibility to ensure their customers have a clear understanding of what needs to be done, how long it will take and also how much it will cost. A rental or courtesy car should definitely have been offered, supplied and paid for by the repair shop. I would make Don pay for the whole bill, yes. But then the repair shop is to reimburse Don for the business he lost whilst he had no form of transport.

6.

Q: What New Zealand laws relate to this story? What do New Zealand laws say should have been done in this case?

A: Although the Consumer Guarantees Act sets out your responsibilities regarding spare parts, associated with that, comes some ethical responsibilities regarding servicing.


"When you offer servicing, you must ensure:
• That the service facilities promote a quality service, i.e., the customer does not have to return later

because the job was not done properly in the first place.

• The service is provided as efficiently as possible.

• Any quotes given prior to the work commencement reflect a reasonable price.

• All prices charged are reasonable.

• Replacement parts are of a high standard.

• Offer “replacements” while the product is being serviced.

• That the collection/pickup time is accurate, i.e., the customer is told that the product will be ready to

collect at 4 pm today, only to find they have to wait 2 days."