Media releases
14 July 2011
How to give road crashes the cold shoulder
Be aware of the conditions you’re driving in.
13 July 2011
Facts must support 40km/h speed limit
Evidence rather than ideology must be the basis for deciding whether to reduce Wellington’s residential speed limit from 50km/h, says the AA.
8 July 2011
Importance of southern highways recognised
The AA is pleased that two key roads in Southland have been given greater importance in the country’s just finalised State Highway Classification plan.
5 July 2011
Wellington rail upgrade on right track
The AA has welcomed a significant announcement about the future of the Wellington rail network today.
4 July 2011
PetrolWatch - June 2011. Lower oil prices not flowing through to the pump
Petrol prices were stable during June, ending the month where they began, on $2.06 per litre for 91 octane in the main centres. The retail petrol price increased 2 cents per litre mid-month, before dropping 2 cents a fortnight later. Diesel prices also rose 2 cents, later dropping 5 cents to conclude the month on $1.46 per litre.
2 June 2011
PetrolWatch - May 2011. Prices drop for first time in 8 months
May was a month of extreme contrasts, with petrol prices hitting their highest ever level and then falling for the first time since August 2010.
1 June 2011
AA releases survey results on Auckland transport issues
The AA has released the results of a survey of 6,030 AA Members in Auckland on local transport issues.
4 May 2011
PetrolWatch - April 2011. Petrol prices unchanged, diesel down
Despite rising oil prices, the petrol price stayed at $2.19 a litre during April while diesel prices dropped six cents to end the month on $1.64 a litre.
20 April 2011
AA safety tips for Easter holiday drivers
The AA is pleased to hear the Police will be focusing on a range of dangerous driving behaviour this Easter weekend.
5 April 2011
PetrolWatch - March 2011. March petrol prices rise 16c to match all-time high
The price of petrol rose a total of 16 cents per litre during March to $2.19 a litre for 91 octane, the highest price since July 2008 when prices peaked at $2.19 a litre. The retail price of diesel at most stations rose a massive 27 cents per litre last month to $1.70 a litre, but still short of the $1.92/litre record of July 2008.