Black personalised plates launched as the newest accessory on New Zealand roads – Newshub

Buyers in the market for up-to-date plates can redesign their existing Government-issued combination from a white background to the new Black Plates from $199, with other options ranging in price depending on the level of personalisation. A 'restyle' is when people keep their current plate combination, but customise the design.

The release of the new Black Plates comes after a rigorous testing process with Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency and the New Zealand Police. Before any new plate design is approved for New Zealand's roads, it needs to comply with existing vehicle legislation and pass an extensive testing process. This includes camera testing in different conditions to ensure the new number plate is recognised correctly across different camera systems.

The updated plates also come with a new security feature in the form of a silver hologram forming the letters 'NZ', which is located on the bottom right corner of the plate. The security feature identifies the number plate as being authentic, which will assist the Police with on-road identification when required.

"The most popular request from our customers was for KiwiPlates to introduce black number plates. We listened to the market and have worked collaboratively with Waka Kotahi to make that happen," Wilson added.

Based on global trends, KiwiPlates expects that in time, the Black Plates could become more popular than the current white version, mainly due to the popularity of the colourway in overseas markets and black being New Zealand's national colour.

The company added that the Black Plates can make a significant visual change to the look and feel of the car and will likely prove popular among car enthusiasts, as well as Kiwis wanting to improve the aesthetic appeal of their vehicles.

KiwiPlates was appointed by Waka Kotahi in 2016 to market and sell personalisedplates in Aotearoa. Their sales help to make New Zealand's roads safer, as Waka Kotahi's Community Road Safety Fund is solely funded by the sale of personalised plates.

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Black personalised plates launched as the newest accessory on New Zealand roads - Newshub