Mapping & traffic
Media releases about mapping and traffic.
20 January 2010
AA Traffic now provides SH1 and SH16 motorway congestion information for Aucklanders
The AA announced today that AA Traffic, the first step in the development of real time traffic information in New Zealand, now includes motorway congestion and flow details for State Highways 1 and 16 in Auckland.
2 September 2009
AA Traffic Alert Service announced
AA Traffic alerts relating to accidents, roadworks and weather related events are available via email or as text messages to assist motorists with the preparation of their journey.
27 July 2009
AA Traffic moves to in-car navigation traffic updates
Broadcasting across the FM radio band, real time traffic information will be sent to in-car navigation units that support the traffic management channel (otherwise known as TMC). Navman will provide the first in-car navigation units to support this in New Zealand on their new MY series range due in August.
23 July 2009
AA Traffic information to help keep New Zealanders moving
Motorists can access AA Traffic information online at maps.aa.co.nz.
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.
15 November 2005
Ground-breaking online travel planner launched
The most innovative online travel information service is being launched today in the shape of AA SmartMap, and it’s available free to all New Zealanders.