Media releases
4 March 2010
PetrolWatch - February 2010. Prices steady for February
"It's only the second time since October 2006 that fuel prices haven't moved in a calendar month - the last time was November 2009," says AA PetrolWatch spokesperson Mark Stockdale.
3 February 2010
PetrolWatch - January 2010. Two steps forward, one step back
"The pump price increases reflect rises in global commodity prices during late December and early January, with crude oil prices rising as much as 12 percent, and refined petrol and diesel 16-19 percent since the last price change in December," says AA PetrolWatch spokesperson Mark Stockdale.
25 January 2010
AA delighted Christchurch Southern Motorway construction to begin
Transport Minister Steven Joyce made the announcement at an event in Christchurch this morning.
21 January 2010
AA supports NZTA decision to 'call-in' Waterview Connection
The AA is supporting the New Zealand Transport Agency's decision to 'call-in' Waterview Connection and ensure the motorway's consenting process is undertaken within a reasonable time period.
20 January 2010
AA Traffic now provides SH1 and SH16 motorway congestion information for Aucklanders
The AA announced today that AA Traffic, the first step in the development of real time traffic information in New Zealand, now includes motorway congestion and flow details for State Highways 1 and 16 in Auckland.
12 January 2010
PetrolWatch - December 2009. Steady fuel prices give motorists a holiday reprieve
Petrol prices remained stable in the lead up to the busy Christmas and New Year travel period, after initially rising three cents per litre in early December before reversing a week later. The price of a litre of 91 octane petrol in the main centres concluded the month where it began, on $1.66. Diesel remained at $1.08 per litre, unchanged since late October 2009.
5 January 2010
The disturbing toll of New Zealand roads
"It's incredibly sad to have to acknowledge each year that people die and are injured while travelling around New Zealand during the Christmas and New Year holidays," says AA spokesman Simon Lambourne.
15 December 2009
AA thrilled with announcements for SH1 north of Wellington
"Today's announcements show great vision for Wellington. It went well beyond what we were expecting because it's dealt with the whole route from Wellington Airport to Levin. It's a Christmas package that will keep a lot of people smiling for a long time."
10 December 2009
AA welcomes lower ACC levy increases
AA Motoring Affairs General Manager Mike Noon says that extending the date for fully funding pre-1999 claims has helped to moderate increases in the motor vehicle levies.
9 December 2009
AA supports electronic RUC system
"We've long supported an electronic system for Road User Charge licences because it's much simpler for the road transport industry," says AA General Manager Motoring Affairs Mike Noon.