Media releases
20 December 2011
For safe driving remember the three Cs this Christmas
The best present drivers can give each other this Christmas is safe driving by being considerate, consistent and careful on corners, says the Automobile Association.
2 December 2011
PetrolWatch – November 2011: Petrol down, but diesel up
Retail petrol and diesel prices moved in different directions during November. The price of petrol fell 3 cents per litre, to $2.07 per litre for 91 octane in the main centres, while the price of diesel rose 14 cents per litre to end the month on $1.61 per litre at most outlets.
18 November 2011
AA wants minimum safety standards for all imports
No vehicle with less than a three-star safety rating should be allowed to be imported to New Zealand, says the Automobile Association.
16 November 2011
Fuel-efficient driving could reduce crashes as well as fuel bills
Driving fuel-efficiently could not only save you money but also reduce your chance of being involved in a crash, according to a new study.
4 November 2011
AA responds to Draft Auckland Plan and releases survey results
The AA has today announced its response to The Draft Auckland Plan, and the results of its latest AA Member survey on Auckland transport issues.
2 November 2011
PetrolWatch - October 2011: No price change for seven weeks
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged throughout October, at $2.10 a litre for 91 octane petrol in the main centres, and $1.47 a litre for diesel at most outlets.
20 October 2011
AA says timing of Auckland Council plan consultation unacceptable
The Auckland Council decision to undertake the public consultation on the 30-year regional plan at the same time as Auckland hosts the Rugby World Cup has failed.
18 October 2011
Keep your distance this holiday weekend
The AA is urging drivers to focus on their following distance this Labour weekend.
12 October 2011
Transport choices key to thriving central city
The Automobile Association’s Canterbury/West Coast District Council has several concerns over the transport options in the proposed Christchurch City Centre Draft Plan.
4 October 2011
PetrolWatch – September 2011: Lower oil prices offset by falling exchange rate
The price of petrol rose 3 cents-per-litre during September, ending the month on $2.10-a-litre for 91 octane in the main centres, with 95 octane on $2.18 and 98 octane (where sold) on $2.26-a-litre. Diesel prices rose 2 cents during the month, to finish on $1.47-a-litre at most outlets.