Media releases
8 December 2009
PetrolWatch - November 2009 No price changes for a month
AA PetrolWatch spokesperson Mark Stockdale says "it's the first time since June 2007 that prices have not moved in a calendar month. It's also the longest run without a price change since April 2009, when prices were stable for six weeks."
5 November 2009
PetrolWatch - October 2009. Higher oil prices and a lower dollar force pump prices up
According to AA PetrolWatch, the price of diesel rose eight cents to $1.08 per litre during October. A litre of 91-octane petrol rose 11 cents to $1.66 in the main centres, three cents of which was due to the increase in petrol excise on 1 October.
6 October 2009
AA responds to Northern Gateway Toll Road report
AA spokesman Simon Lambourne says "it's fantastic to see so many motorists taking advantage of the toll road, and of course less congestion and improved safety on the alternative free SH17 Hibiscus Coast road. The technology which reads the license plates is impressive and we are very pleased to see that the road's debt repayment is ahead of schedule."
1 October 2009
PetrolWatch - September 2009. High Kiwi dollar gives motorists price cuts
According to AA PetrolWatch, the price of a litre of 91-octane petrol fell from $1.69 to $1.55 in the main centres, with diesel down from $1.07 to $1.00 per litre. These are the lowest fuel prices since May 2009.
11 September 2009
AA praises NZTA Waterview Connection decision
"Today's decision brings the completion of Auckland's Western Ring Route one step closer. That means less congestion, improved travel times, safer local roads and safer motorways," says AA spokesperson Simon Lambourne.
3 September 2009
PetrolWatch - August 2009. Kiwi dollar keeps rising oil prices in check
Pump prices have remained steady virtually all month in spite of rising international oil and refined fuel prices, according to AA PetrolWatch.
2 September 2009
AA Traffic Alert Service announced
AA Traffic alerts relating to accidents, roadworks and weather related events are available via email or as text messages to assist motorists with the preparation of their journey.
27 August 2009
Transport funding in New Zealand's best interests
"At $8.7 billion this is the largest ever funding announcement for land transport in New Zealand's history. Not only have there been significant increases for state highways and local roads, but also public transport, walking and cycling," says AA spokesperson Mike Noon.
4 August 2009
PetrolWatch - July 2009. Fuel prices ease for the first time in two months
AA PetrolWatch spokesperson Mark Stockdale says "the fall in retail prices was entirely due to a reduction in the international cost of crude oil and refined fuels, as our exchange rate remained stable during the month."
27 July 2009
AA Traffic moves to in-car navigation traffic updates
Broadcasting across the FM radio band, real time traffic information will be sent to in-car navigation units that support the traffic management channel (otherwise known as TMC). Navman will provide the first in-car navigation units to support this in New Zealand on their new MY series range due in August.