Media releases
27 January 2013
AA welcomes changes to WoF system
The NZ Automobile Association is welcoming the government’s decision to reduce the frequency of the Warrant of Fitness (WoF) inspection.
24 January 2013
AA welcomes plans to improve rural school safety
The NZ Automobile Association is welcoming government plans to improve road safety around rural schools.
2 January 2013
Tragic turn-around in 2012’s road toll
The increase in the road toll in 2012 is both tragic and extremely disappointing, says the Automobile Association.
20 December 2012
Up to every driver to prevent holiday crashes
Almost every road crash is preventable. That is the message the AA wants drivers to take on board as we head into the riskiest time of the year on our roads.
3 December 2012
PetrolWatch – November 2012: Fuel prices remain stable
Fuel prices remained relatively stable during November, with petrol falling 3 cents per litre early in the month before rising 4 cents two weeks later, following increased tensions in the Middle East.
26 November 2012
Police blitz a reminder to leave the cellphone alone
The AA fully supports the Police cracking down on drivers using their cellphones this week.
23 November 2012
Auckland Council must immediately release leaked transport report
The AA has called on the Auckland Council to immediately release the SKM report on the future of transport in the city centre, following its leaking to media.
7 November 2012
Motorists earn $35 million in fuel discounts
AA Smartfuel has announced that New Zealand motorists have earned more than $35 million in fuel savings over the first twelve months of the programme.
1 November 2012
PetrolWatch - October 2012: Fuel prices down but could go further
After a brief increase early in October, petrol prices continued a downward trend from September to be at their lowest levels in three months.
20 October 2012
Wider speed camera focus will make roads safer
The AA is welcoming the changes to speed cameras coming into force this weekend that will allow them to recognise trucks or vehicles that are towing something.