Media releases
27 January 2008
New Zealand's latest road safety tool launched
KiwiRAP is an internationally recognised road assessment programme (RAP) that aims to raise awareness of the risk of being involved in a crash on New Zealand's state highways. KiwiRAP uses different methods to measure road safety, including risk maps based on the crash history of a road and five-star ratings based on a road's engineering features.
10 January 2008
AA PetrolWatch December 2007. High-priced driving this holiday season
Fuel prices over the summer holiday period have been the highest ever recorded for this time of year, according to the AA.
20 December 2007
AA's top 10 tips for safe driving this Christmas and New Year
Courtesy - be courteous and show consideration to other road users. Obey the rules of the road. Plan your travel to avoid traffic jams and keep calm.
6 December 2007
PetrolWatch - November 2007. Near-record fuel prices
AA Motoring Affairs General Manager Mike Noon says "motorists continue to be subject to rising prices as a result of increases in the international fuel costs, with crude breaking through the US$90 per barrel barrier during the month. Fortunately prices rose only once during November, although for diesel consumers that meant an 8 cents jump in one go."
5 September 2007
PetrolWatch August 2007. Dollar's decline doesn't dramatically drive up fuel prices
Prices for 91 octane started the month at $1.54/litre in the main centres, with diesel retailing for $1.03. By mid-August, all fuels rose by 3 cents per litre, ending the month on $1.57 and $1.06 respectively.
3 August 2007
AA PetrolWatch July 2007. High New Zealand dollar keeping prices down
"The welcome fall in petrol prices is largely attributed to the rising New Zealand dollar which reached over 0.80 US cents in the last week of July, although international refined petrol prices also fell later in the month," said General Manager of AA Motoring Affairs, Mike Noon.
2 August 2007
AA's scorecard for Gull Force 10
Below are the AA's six conditions and Gull Petroleum's responses relating to Gull Force 10:
2 July 2007
PetrolWatch June 2007
"While the New Zealand exchange rate rose three cents against the United States dollar in June, unfortunately both crude and refined product prices also increased and partially offset the currency gains," says AA Motoring Policy Analyst Mark Stockdale.
17 May 2007
Budget's fuel tax commitment great news for motorists
"We also welcome the Budget's additional $145 million for roads. This money honours the Government's promise to offset rising costs and keep the Transit 10-Year State Highway Forecast road construction programme on track."
20 April 2007
Young cyclists urged to brighten up
"With the return of students to schools and universities, plus the onset of winter, cyclists should brighten up for morning, afternoon, evening, and bad weather riding. High-visibility riding gear and brighter lights are cheap and popular, and every cyclist should use them," says Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) spokesperson Stephen McKernon.