Media releases
7 November 2013
Quick action needed on Auckland congestion
The latest congestion report for Australasia shows that Auckland has to find ways to get more out of its roading network, says the Automobile Association.
4 November 2013
AA welcomes Government decision to lower the drink driving limit
The Automobile Association today welcomed the Government’s announcement that it intends to lower the legal drink driving limit from 0.08ml per 100ml of blood to 0.05ml.
1 November 2013
PetrolWatch - Oct 2013: Strong Kiwi dollar offsets higher commodity prices
Petrol prices fell 5 cents per litre at the beginning of October, with diesel down only 2 cents per litre, before rising commodity prices put a stop to further pump price cuts.
29 October 2013
Height the most important thing for boosting kids safety
Two-thirds of AA Members are not sure when school-age children should move from a booster seat to a normal seatbelt.
24 October 2013
Drink driving the major killer over Labour Weekend
The AA wants everyone to make sure they and their friends don’t drink and drive this Labour Weekend, as statistics show it is the leading cause of road deaths over the holiday period.
14 October 2013
School’s back...AA urges extra care on the roads
Don’t make your kids cross the road alone when you pick them up from school. That’s the advice the AA would like all parents of young children to follow as the last school term of the year begins today.
1 October 2013
PetrolWatch - Sep 2013: Fuel prices drop 8 cents with more cuts due
Petrol and diesel prices fell 8 cents per litre during September, and the AA says fuel companies should be cutting prices further.
30 September 2013
AA Members back lower BAC limit
It is time for New Zealand to lower the legal limit for drinking and driving, says the Automobile Association.
27 September 2013
Hamilton council pushing on with flawed speed limit changes
The AA is disappointed that Hamilton City Council did not listen to public concerns over the ongoing reductions of speed limits throughout the city.
11 September 2013
AA Roadservice app for Android smartphones now available
Stranded motorists are just a click away from assistance with the latest release of the AA Roadservice mobile app on Google’s Play Store.