Media releases
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.
18 November 2014
Stopping drink driving will take more than just lower limit
Stopping drink driving crashes is going to take more than just reducing the adult drink driving limit, says the Automobile Association.
17 November 2014
Increased Auckland Council parking charges miss the point – AA
The AA says that if Auckland Transport (AT) wants to reduce the number of private cars commuting to Auckland’s CBD, the focus needs to go on making public transport a more realistic option, not raising parking charges.
17 November 2014
Authorities must work together for urgent Portobello Rd fix
The Otago Automobile Association is offering to convene an urgent meeting between stakeholders and authorities to address safety concerns with Portobello Road.
4 November 2014
PetrolWatch - October 2014: Four price cuts as commodity prices fall
Retail fuel prices fell four times during October as commodity prices fell for the fourth month in a row. Both petrol and diesel prices fell 8 cents per litre during the month, with the price of 91 octane ending the month on $2.14 per litre at most outlets, and diesel on $1.44 per litre.
29 October 2014
Transport funding debate must focus on benefits
If Auckland Council is to convince the public to pay more to develop new transport projects, it must focus the funding debate on the benefits to users, the AA says.
23 October 2014
Say ‘pass’ to passing this weekend
Be patient before passing is the AA's message for drivers this Labour weekend.