Media releases
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.
2 September 2013
NZ road safety campaigner given international award
The Automobile Association is paying tribute to researcher Gerald Waters, who has been recognised with a prestigious global award for his efforts to reduce impaired driving on New Zealand roads. Mr Waters last week received an International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety’ (ICADTS) award in Brisbane.
2 September 2013
PetrolWatch - Aug 2013: Diesel prices reach highest level in 21 months
Diesel prices rose 7 cents through August to finish at $1.60 a litre at most service stations, the highest diesel prices have been since November 2011.
9 August 2013
AA welcomes new WoF rule
The AA welcomes the government’s decision to implement changes to the Warrant of Fitness regime which will save motorists at least $160 million a year.
6 August 2013
Aucklanders worst out of fuel offenders
Cars are more fuel efficient these days but drivers still run out of gas and Aucklanders are the worst offenders.
15 July 2013
Everyone must contribute to Auckland transport investment
The release of the Funding Auckland’s Transport Future document today shows there is no easy answer to the city’s transport needs, says the Automobile Association.
28 June 2013
Government gives certainty to Auckland's transport future - AA
The AA welcomes the Government’s announcement of a $10 billion package of major infrastructure projects to meet Auckland’s future transport needs.