Media releases
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.
31 March 2011
Traffic travel time information service launched for New Zealand
The AA has launched New Zealand’s leading traffic travel time information service.
31 March 2011
New resources for older drivers welcome, but uptake needed
The AA is welcoming the NZ Transport Agency’s release of updated resources for older drivers today, but has concerns the information may not easily reach people.
30 March 2011
Auckland Transport Board secrecy is unacceptable
The secrecy in which the Auckland Transport Board conducts its business is totally unacceptable.
27 March 2011
Only the rich will soon be able to afford to drive in Auckland
Auckland’s motorists are being targeted by the Council to pay for its transport vision.
10 March 2011
AA welcomes investment in Wellington trains
The AA is impressed with an announcement today about a package to rebuild Wellington commuter rail services.
4 March 2011
PetrolWatch - February 2011. Oil prices reach 30-month highs
The price of oil continued to rise during February, jumping US$15 a barrel (15%) to reach US$115, a figure not seen since August 2008.