Media releases
30 April 2014
Don’t be blinded by sun-strike this winter
May is the worst month of the year for road crashes due to drivers being blinded by sun-strike.
17 April 2014
Wet weather will add risks on the roads
With rain forecast to dampen a lot of New Zealand’s Easter break, the AA wants people to remember to adjust their driving if the roads are wet.
1 April 2014
PetrolWatch - Mar 2014: Fuel prices fall, but not far enough
Fuel prices fell during March, but the AA says retailers should be cutting prices further.
1 April 2014
Rail electrification a big step forward for Auckland’s network – AA
The switching-on of overhead lines into the Britomart Transport Centre today by Prime Minister John Key is an important step forward for the development of Auckland’s transport network, says the AA.
14 March 2014
AA warns motorists to check status of roads this weekend
As Cyclone Lusi nears New Zealand the AA advises motorists to check road conditions before travelling this weekend and to take extra care if they venture out.
3 March 2014
PetrolWatch – Feb 2014: Fuel prices rise for the first time in two months
Fuel prices rose two cents per litre in late February, the first price change in six weeks.
27 February 2014
Majority of Wellington CBD injury crashes occur under 30kph
The greatest number of road crashes that leave people hurt in Wellington’s central city happen at less than 30km/h, according to Automobile Association research.
26 February 2014
Mandatory ESC a game changer for road safety
The AA welcomes a proposed new regulation that will see all new passenger vehicles and used imports require electronic stability control (ESC).
11 February 2014
Share the road safely tomorrow ... and every day
Share the road safely is the AA’s message for national Go By Bike Day tomorrow.
1 February 2014
PetrolWatch – Jan 2013: Fuel prices down and up
Petrol prices rose slightly during January, ending the month 1 cent higher than at the start.