Transport Minister Chris Bishop says there was an overwhelming level of support to keep the clean car standard. 

The Government's announced it will retain the standard after a review launched in November -- where it asked vehicle importers whether they supported keeping it. 

The measure imposes annual carbon targets for vehicle importers, who must balance higher-emitting models with enough low-emission cars to meet it. 

Bishop told Heather du Plessis-Allan importers were very supportive of keeping it. 

He says they like it being in place and the benefits it brings. 

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop says there was an overwhelming level of support to keep the clean car standard.&nbsp;
The Government's announced it will retain the standard after a review launched in November -- where it asked vehicle importers whether they supported keeping it.&nbsp;
The measure imposes annual carbon targets for vehicle importers, who must balance higher-emitting models with enough low-emission cars to meet it.&nbsp;
Bishop told Heather du Plessis-Allan importers were very supportive of keeping it.&nbsp;
He says they like it being in place and the benefits it brings.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Chris Bishop: Transport Minister on the decision not to ease our clean car import standards

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