Media releases
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.
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.