Infrastructure Media Releases

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."

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."

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.

29 January 2009

Northern Gateway Great News for Motorists

"Motorists can now choose between driving the free coastal route or taking the new toll road which is quicker, safer and saves them fuel," says AA spokesperson Simon Lambourne.

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."

7 February 2008

AA welcomes Government commitment to complete the Western Ring Route

"Today's announcement brings us one step closer to the 2015 reality of having a western ring route which Auckland motorists can use as an alternative to State Highway 1."

4 April 2007

Transit decision fantastic news for Aucklanders

"Transit are to be congratulated for listening to the opinion of Aucklanders, who last year overwhelmingly rejected the tolling proposal," says AA spokesperson Simon Lambourne.

12 October 2006

Motorists urged to have their say on the Auckland Western Ring Route proposal

“It’s good to finally have the proposal released for public consultation - there has been a lot of speculation and we can now debate the merits based on facts, rather than speculation, and provide Transit with feedback,” says AA spokesperson Simon Lambourne.

13 April 2006

Canterbury faces major traffic gridlock within 10 years

Christchurch is heading the way of Auckland, according to the AA.

8 March 2006

Report eminently sensible and shows vision and leadership

Mr Roberts was commenting on the release this evening of the report of the Western Corridor Plan Hearing Subcommittee.