Media releases
14 February 2012
AA tips for motorists and cyclists during Bike Wise Month
The Automobile Association is reminding motorists and cyclists they need to work together to safely share the roads.
2 February 2012
PetrolWatch - January 2012: Diesel down, petrol up
Fuel prices gave with one hand but took away with the other during January.
13 January 2012
PetrolWatch - December 2011: Stable end to year but petrol price rise looms
Petrol prices did not move through December but this appears set to change as international tensions around Iran impact on commodity prices.
31 December 2011
Record 2011 road toll improvement shows what is possible
The AA hopes this year’s road toll is the start of a new era for New Zealand road safety.
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.