New Zealand Automobile Association - Latest News [Page 1]
Transport Sector Leaders Call For Opportunity To Work Closely With Ministry Of Transport
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Automobile Association
Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association Chief Executive Greig Epps says the industry leaders acknowledge the efforts so by the Minister of Transport Simeon Brown to reach out to the industry, reinforcing why the Ministry of Transport needs to be in a strong position to engage. More >>
Shovel-ready Projects: Nice Entrée, Now Time For Main Course
Wednesday, 1 July 2020, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Automobile Association
The AA is keenly waiting for the full list of infrastructure projects in the Covid-19 recovery package to be revealed, following today’s initial announcement. The Government today identified 12 of the more than 150 projects from around the country that will ... More >>
Five new vehicles achieve 5 star safety ratings
Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 8:09 pm | New Zealand Automobile Association
Five new vehicles achieve 5 star safety ratings A mix of new Japanese and European vehicles have been awarded 5 star safety ratings by ANCAP. More >>
Compromise the key in Auckland speed limits debate – AA
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 9:45 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
The AA supports efforts to bring down speeds on high-risk Auckland roads, but will be calling on Auckland Transport (AT) to dial back its proposal for lower speed limits across the city in order to both improve road safety and get lasting buy-in from ... More >>
Car of the Year Awards
Wednesday, 8 August 2018, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Automobile Association
The New Zealand Automobile Association and NZME’s Driven are proud to announce a new partnership driving forward the premier AA Driven Car of the Year Awards for 2018. More >>
AA Driving School to help MIT student get on the road
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 9:32 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
AA Driving School to help Manukau Institute of Technology students get on the road and to their first jobs More >>
AA parents feel nervous allowing their kids to walk to school
Monday, 2 July 2018, 10:48 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
Auckland parents and some schools actively discourage children from walking and cycling to school due to a lack of safety infrastructure, AA surveys have found. More >>
AA Directions welcomes surge in readership
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Automobile Association
21 June 2018 The AA is welcoming the latest Nielsen readership figures which show a surge in readers of New Zealand’s best-loved magazine AA Directions – which is now read by more than 900,000 Kiwis. More >>
Months of wary driving ahead
Monday, 18 June 2018, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Automobile Association
In June we celebrate both Matariki and the shortest day of the year (21 June), but Kiwis will still need to drive to winter conditions for several months with what is often the coldest time yet to come. More >>
Alarming increase in drugged driving deaths
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 10:49 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
Media Release: 14 June 2018 Alarming increase in drugged driving deaths More road deaths in 2017 involved drivers with drugs in their system than over the alcohol limit, figures obtained by the AA reveal. More >>
Mixed bag of results in latest ANCAP safety ratings
Monday, 21 May 2018, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Automobile Association
The two latest Alfa Romeo models have received top ratings, while the Citroen C3 has fallen short in the latest round of the Australasia New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) safety ratings. More >>
ATAP - proof of pudding will be in the eating
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Automobile Association
The AA welcomes today’s announcement of an updated transport strategy for Auckland, but says that the key question for Auckland AA Members is still to be answered: what will it do for congestion? More >>
Aucklanders still not sold on regional fuel tax – AA survey
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 9:08 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
Aucklanders are yet to be convinced about the merits of a regional fuel tax, according to a new survey of more than 2300 Auckland AA Members. More >>
Consultation process has led to the best decision
Friday, 16 March 2018, 11:36 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
The AA believes NZTA has made a good decision choosing Option 3, and pursuing a business case for the new Regional Freight Ring Road and a second bridge across the Manawatu River, to replace the Manawatu Gorge road. More >>
New AA service to help with household woes
Monday, 5 March 2018, 8:29 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
Difficulty in finding a tradesperson has been a key catalyst for a new home emergency response service launched by the New Zealand Automobile Association (AA). More >>
Motorists need car safety information at point of sale
Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 11:11 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
The latest update to the Used Car Safety Ratings guide reinforces the need for more information to be provided to buyers at the point of sale. More >>
Electric Vehicles to Share 2017 NZ Car of the Year Spotlight
Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 10:29 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
Electric vehicles to share 2017 NZ Car of the Year spotlight Electric vehicles have their own category for the first time in the 2017 New Zealand Car of the Year awards. More >>
AA Calls for Park and Ride Step-Change in Auckland
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 9:15 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
10,000 in 10 years: the AA calls for park and ride step-change in Auckland More >>
Safety is in the details for 5 star family cars
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 9:42 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
New Zealand’s love of SUVs continues to be fuelled with a healthy supply of 5 star rated ANCAP vehicles. Audi’s new Q2, Q5 including SQ5 variants, as well as 4x4 variants of the Skoda Kodiaq and Cooper D variants of the new Mini Countryman have ... More >>
Remember the simplest safety message this Easter - AA
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 11:11 am | New Zealand Automobile Association
Remember the simplest safety message this Easter - AA The number of people dying on our roads has shown no improvement in the first three months of the year and it is horrific how many deaths could have been easily prevented, says the AA. More >>