Media releases
2 December 2016
New transport funding tools for Auckland - look before you leap
Auckland AA Members are ready to consider new ways to pay for the city’s transport infrastructure, but the most straightforward – and popular – tool may be one the Council already has at hand.
1 December 2016
Deadly December warning for drivers
The AA is reminding drivers to take special care as the most lethal month on our roads begins today.
8 November 2016
New Holden Astra set to debut with 5 star safety rating
If you’re after a small, structurally safe car that looks out for more than just the driver then Holden’s latest offering- the Astra - will be one to keep an eye out for.
2 November 2016
People’s Choice voting open – Which is YOUR NZ Car of the Year?
Voting is now open for 2016 New Zealand Car of the Year People’s Choice award.
20 October 2016
Seatbelt deaths a senseless tragedy
People not wearing seat belts and dying on our roads has to stop, says New Zealand’s leading road safety organisation the Automobile Association.
11 October 2016
Sad milestone for 2016 road toll
With 81 days still to go in the year the number of people killed on our roads is now more than the entire 2013 road toll.
7 October 2016
SUV competition heats up with latest ANCAP ratings
Competition is strong within the New Zealand SUV market and with the latest release of 5 star ANCAP ratings for the BMW X1 and the new Volkswagen Tiguan. Both models come equipped with an active bonnet, which in a crash raises the hood of the car to reduce the risk of serious injury to pedestrians.
7 October 2016
Market well covered with 2016 New Zealand Car of the Year top 10
This year’s New Zealand Car of the Year award finalists will force judges to make some hard decisions to determine their top pick.
3 October 2016
AA adds another layer of protection with health care
Today the AA enters the health insurance market with the launch of AA Health, in partnership with nib, offering a suite of insurance products designed to provide additional layers of protection for Members and the public alike.
16 September 2016
Auckland transport strategy has the tick - just do it
The AA says that yesterday’s release of the final report of the Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) is a major milestone in Auckland transport planning, and is calling on the Government and Auckland Council to now start delivering the transport benefits that Aucklanders need.