Media releases
14 December 2021
Keep calm and carry on (on the roads out of Auckland) - AA
The AA is urging motorists crossing the Auckland border on the 15th or over the weekend to be patient and allow plenty of time to get to their destination as the roads are expected to be busy.
10 December 2021
Never leave your children or pets in a parked vehicle: AA and SPCA’s warning to public
As the days are getting hotter, the AA and SPCA are reminding motorists to never leave their children or pets in parked cars - no matter where or how the car is parked, and not even for 5 minutes.
7 December 2021
Alcohol interlocks prevent near 40,000 attempts to drive
Alcohol interlocks in the cars of high-risk drunk drivers stopped 37,061 attempts to use the vehicle in 2020.
3 December 2021
AA Pet Insurance announce sponsorship of New Zealand Epilepsy Assist Dog Trust
AA Pet Insurance is delighted to announce its 2022 sponsorship partnership with the New Zealand Epilepsy Assist Dog Trust.
25 November 2021
AA Traveller and Adventure South NZ launch exclusive cycling and walking tour partnership
AA Traveller is thrilled to announce a new partnership with New Zealand’s leading cycling and walking tour operator, Adventure South NZ.
6 November 2021
AA DRIVEN NZ Car of the Year makes a 2021 comeback
After a year hiatus, the AA DRIVEN New Zealand Car of the Year is returning for 2021.
3 November 2021
AA relocates its Centre to Rototuna
As Waikato takes a step down in Covid restrictions, the Rototuna AA Centre team are celebrating housewarming day after their shift to a new location with the Hamilton Mayor in attendance.
1 November 2021
No tow truck required - AA Roadservice launches Rapid Recovery Vehicle
The AA has launched a roadside assistance vehicle in Auckland capable of an All-Wheels-Up recovery it hopes will save motorists time and hassle when they break down. The purpose-built Rapid Recovery Vehicle (RRV) can deploy its trailer and lift all four wheels of a broken-down vehicle weighing up to 2.5 tonnes (covering most personal vehicles) in about 10-15 minutes, removing the need to call for a tow truck if the vehicle is unable to be mobilised at the roadside.
21 October 2021
AA hopes for first fatality free Labour weekend
The AA does not want to see any repeat of the tragic last Labour weekend on the roads this year.
18 October 2021
AA Feilding shifts house but remains in town centre
It’s housewarming day for the Feilding AA Centre team as they celebrate their move to a new location in town with the Manawatū Mayor in attendance.