Media releases
25 June 2024
AA urges fast action to address ferry infrastructure
The grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere over the weekend again highlighted a crucial vulnerability in New Zealand’s transport network, the AA says.
6 June 2024
AA welcomes more funds for road maintenance
The AA welcomes the investment in road maintenance announced by the Government today as great news for all road users.
21 May 2024
No time to waste in starting roadside drug testing
Giving Police the ability to use roadside drug testing devices will fix a gap in New Zealand’s road safety strategy that has been exposed for too long, the AA says.
27 March 2024
AA asks: When will more speed cameras get warning signs?
New Zealand will soon have its first permanent speed camera with warning signage go live – but the AA cannot understand why it is the only one.
28 February 2024
Has an increase in reckless driving contributed to a horror start to the 2024 road toll?
With New Zealand suffering its worst January for road deaths in half a decade, the AA is concerned at a possible increase in reckless behaviour behind the wheel.
25 January 2024
Police reach 3 million breath tests for first time in a decade
The Police carrying out over 3 million breath alcohol tests last year is a huge leap towards making New Zealand’s roads safer, says the AA.
1 January 2024
Annual road deaths down but still tragically high
New Zealand’s annual road toll has fallen from the 2022 total, but the longer-term picture shows tragic incidents continuing to cast a severe shadow over the country’s roads, the AA says.
21 December 2023
AA Pet Insurance on holidaying safely with your furry family
The year is wrapping up and many of us will be preparing for festivities and road trips with the whole family, four legged members included. However, AA Pet Insurance is reminding people there are some extra precautions people should be taking with their furry friends during the holiday season.
18 December 2023
Keeping your speed down will make the time in your Speedos even sweeter
Those looking to relax at their favourite holiday spots first need to take it easy on the road, and keep a lid on their driving and speed.
12 December 2023
Change of approach on speed limits can get better public buy-in - AA
The Government’s review of speed limit rules will hopefully result in an approach that makes a lot of sense to many New Zealanders, the AA says.