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Northern Corridor progress an early Christmas present
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 4:02 pm | Automobile Association
The AA has welcomed a landmark moment in the development of Wellington’s Northern Corridor highway, a project which will deliver important transport, economic and safety benefits for the lower North Island. More >>
AA rescues four children from locked cars on hot weekend
Monday, 25 November 2013, 3:50 pm | Automobile Association
The AA rescued three babies and a teenager from hot cars over the weekend, highlighting the need to be vigilant with keys over an expected scorching season. More >>
Avoid buying WoF-less vehicles – AA
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 12:17 pm | Automobile Association
The AA condemns the activity of used car dealers selling unwarrantable cars to their customers but says buyers also need to protect themselves by taking reasonable steps to avoid buying a lemon. More >>
Lowest road toll in six decades a possibility
Monday, 18 November 2013, 12:26 pm | Automobile Association
New Zealand is on track for the lowest road toll since 1950, as the worldwide day of remembrance took place yesterday for road traffic victims. More >>
Cost of AA Membership can be covered by fuel discounts
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 11:42 am | Automobile Association
After two years of operation, AA Smartfuel is delivering AA Members nearly 10 times more value than its predecessor. More >>
Quick action needed on Auckland congestion
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 8:32 am | Automobile Association
The latest congestion report for Australasia shows that Auckland has to find ways to get more out of its roading network, says the Automobile Association. More >>
AA welcomes Government decision to lower the drink driving
Monday, 4 November 2013, 6:21 pm | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association today welcomed the Government’s announcement that it intends to lower the legal drink driving limit from 0.08ml per 100ml of blood to 0.05ml. More >>
PetrolWatch: Strong Kiwi dollar offsets higher prices
Friday, 1 November 2013, 3:50 pm | Automobile Association
Petrol prices fell 5 cents per litre at the beginning of October, with diesel down only 2 cents per litre, before rising commodity prices put a stop to further pump price cuts. More >>
AA delighted Transmission Gully construction set to begin
Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 5:05 pm | Automobile Association
The AA is welcoming news that the long-awaited Transmission Gully project will start next year. More >>
Height the most important thing for boosting kids' safety
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 2:21 pm | Automobile Association
Two-thirds of AA Members are not sure when school-age children should move from a booster seat to a normal seatbelt. This Friday the mandatory use of child restraints in vehicles will be extended by two years, with all children required to be correctly ... More >>
Drink driving the major killer over Labour Weekend
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 12:33 pm | Automobile Association
The AA wants everyone to make sure they and their friends don’t drink and drive this Labour Weekend, as statistics show it is the leading cause of road deaths over the holiday period. More >>
Nissan Pathfinder cuts a track to 5-star safety status
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 12:14 pm | Automobile Association
Nissan’s 2013 Pathfinder is the latest SUV to receive a 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP). More >>
School’s back ... AA urges extra care on the roads
Monday, 14 October 2013, 1:46 pm | Automobile Association
Don’t make your kids cross the road alone when you pick them up from school. That’s the advice the AA would like all parents of young children to follow as the last school term of the year begins today. More >>
AA begins free driving lesson national rollout
Monday, 14 October 2013, 10:26 am | Automobile Association
Professional driver training is more accessible to new learner drivers with the start of the national roll out of the NZ Automobile Association’s free driving lesson programme today. More >>
AA challenges domestic tourism operators to join forces
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 2:37 pm | Automobile Association
The AA says participants in New Zealand’s $10 billion domestic tourism sector need to band together in order to develop their sector and maximise their capacity. Domestic tourism operators exist off the back of more than 40 million trips taken by Kiwis ... More >>
Public want brakes put on Hamilton speed limit changes
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 10:32 am | Automobile Association
Hamilton AA Members have voiced serious concerns over the speed limit changes taking place in the city. To inform the AA’s submission on the latest proposed speed limit changes under Hamilton City Council’s Safer Speeds Areas project, the AA surveyed ... More >>
Trial of new road markers to warn Otago drivers of ice
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 10:57 am | Automobile Association
Otago motorists are being warned to look out for flashing blue road markers, particularly over the next few days. More >>
AA welcomes new WoF rule
Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:05 am | Automobile Association
The AA welcomes the government’s decision to implement changes to the Warrant of Fitness regime which will save motorists at least $160 million a year. More >>
PetrolWatch: Petrol prices reach record highs before falling
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 3:41 pm | Automobile Association
The price of a litre of petrol reached an all-time high in July, with 91 octane rising to $2.27 per litre in the main centres, and $2.35 for 95 octane. After two weeks, prices fell 6 cents to end the month on $2.21 per litre. More >>
Used car safety ratings strengthened with fresh data
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 11:20 am | Automobile Association
Refreshed safety ratings for used cars help consumers prioritise vehicle safety when they consider their next purchase. More >>
