Media releases

18 August 2005

Road users being hit hard despite record surplus

The AA has called on the Government to immediately lift the five cent roads levy off the price of fuel to give New Zealand families some relief from high petrol prices.

18 August 2005

Get more value for money when filling up says AA

Petrol prices are making a significant dent in many household budgets and in the current climate of rising petrol prices, the AA is advising how to make the most out of every mile travelled.

7 August 2005

PetrolWatch – August 2005

In August petrol prices climbed steadily. In the last week of August, prices leapt to a record 152.9 cents/litre in main centres for 91 octane, as oil companies anticipated high spot prices on the back of damage to US refineries by Hurricane Katrina. Prices are tipped to remain high, and any other disruption to supply will lead to further volatility.

5 July 2005

Petrolwatch – June 2005

Petrol prices at the pump increased steadily through June, leading to a growing impact on motorists’ pockets.

23 June 2005

Additional $500 million good news for road users

The Government is to be congratulated for its decision to invest a windfall tax gain of $500 million in transport infrastructure, the AA said today.

AA Pet Insurance share its top tips for a safe summer with your pet

As the festive season takes off and the Christmas goodies arrive in homes, AA Pet Insurance is reminding people there’s one family member who needs to stay out of the pantry.

AA introduces Auto Centre number 40 to Whakatāne

It’s opening day for AA Auto Centre Whakatāne, now the 40th AA Auto Centre open for business in New Zealand and third in the Bay of Plenty region.