Media releases
25 July 2008
AA calls for Council to reconsider sledge-hammer approach to parking
David Gamble, Chairman of the Automobile Association's Otago District Council says "Dunedin City Council needs to adopt a far more enlightened and less punitive approach to the transport needs of its residents and ratepayers."
8 July 2008
PetrolWatch - June 2008. Record price hikes as Government announces inquiry
"The dramatic rise in fuel prices was a result of a $10 per barrel spike in crude oil prices," says AA Motoring Affairs General Manager Mike Noon.
3 July 2008
AA warns of significant delays if truck driver protest goes ahead
"Our advice is to avoid travelling in and around city centres altogether tomorrow. Otherwise make other transport plans where possible - walk, cycle or catch the ferry or train, travel early or delay travel, work from home or take a long weekend," says Mike Noon General Manager AA Motoring Affairs.
11 June 2008
Banning mobile phones while driving will save lives
AA General Manager Motoring Affairs, Mike Noon says "using a mobile phone while driving is dangerous, and our message to motorists is quite simple - don't do it.
6 June 2008
PetrolWatch - May 2008. Petrol hits $2.00 per litre
"Motorists are really unhappy with fuel prices at levels not experienced for decades," says Mike Noon, AA Motoring Affairs General Manager.
2 May 2008
PetrolWatch - April 2008. AA calls for inquiry into fuel prices
"There's just been no let up in prices, with petrol edging ever closer to the psychological $2 per litre barrier. 98 octane is already selling for $2.03 a litre," says Mike Noon, AA Motoring Affairs General Manager.
24 April 2008
Three things to remember on the roads this ANZAC weekend
AA spokesman Simon Lambourne says "many New Zealanders will make the most of the three day weekend and go for a drive - either for a short holiday or to see family and friends. There are many things that motorists can do to keep themselves safe on the roads, but remembering these four simple things will certainly make driving much safer this ANZAC weekend.
9 April 2008
PetrolWatch - March 2008: Pump prices at record highs
"Those are record prices for petrol - previously it reached a high of $1.77 per litre in July and August 2006 following Hurricane Katrina, although diesel briefly hit $1.31 this January," says Mike Noon, AA Motoring Affairs General Manager.
26 March 2008
AA welcomes fuel economy labels
The fuel economy label was launched by the Government today, and must be displayed on all cars sold by motor vehicle traders and trading websites from 7 April 2008. In addition to a fuel economy star rating out of six, the labels provide an indication of how much is likely to be spent in fuel over a year.
20 March 2008
Four things to keep you safe on the road this Easter
AA spokesman Simon Lambourne says "most New Zealanders will make the most of the Easter long weekend and go for a drive - either on holiday or to see family and friends. While there are many things that motorists can do to keep themselves safe on the roads, remembering these four simple things will make driving much safer this Easter."