Media releases
9 September 2011
Plan before you party, says AA
As we prepare to kick-off for six weeks of celebration around the country, the AA is reminding everyone to have a game plan in place for getting around safely.
2 September 2011
World-leading researchers coming to NZ
Eminent US road safety researcher Professor Tom Dingus will be one of the key-note speakers at the inaugural AA Research Foundation symposium in Wellington next week.
1 September 2011
PetrolWatch - August 2011. Prices drop below $2 for the first time since February
Petrol prices ended August as they began the month, on $2.07 a litre for 91 octane, but not before temporarily falling 7 cents per litre during the month. Likewise, diesel prices fell 6 cents per litre during August, but ultimately ended the month down 3 cents on $1.44 a litre at most service stations.
22 August 2011
More patience and awareness needed at railway crossings
The AA is encouraging drivers to show more patience and awareness at railway level crossings.
15 August 2011
Motorists urged to stay off the roads
Drivers appear to be heeding advice to stay off the roads as snow falls across the country, with the AA breakdown service reporting fewer than normal call outs in the South Island.
5 August 2011
Auckland Council should not target motorists to fund its transport projects
The AA says the Auckland Council should not target motorists to fund its transport projects.
1 August 2011
PetrolWatch - July 2011. Higher dollar means prices should fall
Fuel prices ended July one cent higher than the beginning of the month, with 91 octane closing at $2.07 per litre and diesel $1.47 per litre in the main centres.
29 July 2011
Age change alone won’t save young drivers
More time behind the wheel rather than physical age is the most important thing for improving the safety of learner drivers, says the AA.
21 July 2011
New Zealand halfway to lowest road toll in six decades
The AA is hoping New Zealand’s annual road toll is on its way to falling below 300 for the first time in 59 years.
20 July 2011
Auckland Transport bus and transit lane review is great news for motorists
The AA has welcomed Auckland Transport’s review of the region’s bus and transit lanes.