'Mastermind' cashing in on fake warrantsThe counterfeit WOFs are authorised under the "Native Waka Motor Vehicle Act 2005". In February, former Christchurch mechanic Jeremy Burrell pleaded guilty to charges of dishonesty after issuing 15 fake WOFs. She said drivers were forking out $260 for the fake WOFs and registrations. It's not the first time fake WOFs have been issued, the spokesman said. Car repair shops in Northland are reporting seeing cars issued with bogus warrants under the "Native Waka District Motor Vehicle Act 2005" .

Source: Stuff June 19, 2016 03:19 UTC