Media releases
16 March 2015
Time for Plan C in Auckland transport funding debate – AA, NZCID
The Automobile Association (AA) and the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development (NZCID) believe that neither of the Auckland Council’s Long-Term Plan budget options is up to scratch, and are calling on central government and Auckland Council to develop an alternative strategy that delivers better outcomes for Auckland.
10 March 2015
AA welcomes progress on Waikato Expressway
The AA welcomes today’s announcement that work on the final three sections of the Waikato Expressway will begin this year.
5 March 2015
AA backs actions to reduce visiting driver crashes
The AA is welcoming the Government’s announcement today of a range of road safety improvements set to be rolled out in areas with high rates of crashes involving visiting drivers.
23 February 2015
High demand for AA Traveller’s NZ Cycle Trail Guide
Hot on the heels of the launch of the first New Zealand Cycle Trail Guide, the AA is gearing up for a second – this time bigger and better.
2 February 2015
PetrolWatch – Jan 2015: Fuel prices lowest in nearly five years
After a run of 22 straight price cuts in a row since October, petrol prices fell to their lowest levels since May 2010, and diesel to prices not seen since 2009.
30 January 2015
Watch out for kids as schools start back
The AA is reminding all drivers to be extra careful as schools start for 2015.
20 January 2015
Cycle trails can stimulate domestic tourism growth
The AA believes domestic tourism growth can be stimulated by pedal power.
31 December 2014
Tragic increase in annual road toll
A big increase in road deaths in 2014 is extremely sad and disappointing, says the Automobile Association.
1 December 2014
AA urges drivers to stay safe with lower drink driving limit
The AA is urging drivers to not take any risks around drinking alcohol then driving, as the lower adult drink driving limit comes into force today.
1 December 2014
PetrolWatch – Nov 2014: Petrol prices edge down towards $2 per litre
National petrol prices have edged closer to $2 a litre for the first time in two-and-a-half years.