Media releases
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.
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.