Currently, the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS) applies only in Australia. However, the same safety principles that underpin MVIS are equally important in New Zealand, where workshops are increasingly servicing electric and hybrid vehicles.
Autodata and Digidentity are extending the verification process to New Zealand to ensure:
- Technician safety – confirming that anyone accessing high-voltage repair data has the appropriate EV/Hybrid qualifications.
- Consistency across the region – many workshops and corporate customers operate in both Australia and New Zealand, and a single, unified process makes access simpler and more secure.
- Future readiness – similar EV-related data-access standards are being discussed internationally, and this approach positions New Zealand workshops ahead of potential future regulations.
In short, while MVIS itself is an Australian law, the Fit & Proper verification process reflects global best practice for accessing Safety Information — helping technicians work safely and responsibly on modern vehicles.