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Anti drink-driving programme achieves remarkable results
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 11:09 am | Automobile Association
The AA Research Foundation is urging the Government to take note of the outstanding results of the Drive Soba Programme to stop drink drivers reoffending. More >>
AA welcomes WoF and vehicle licensing system review
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 3:56 pm | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association is welcoming the Government’s discussion document proposing reforms to New Zealand’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and Annual Vehicle Licence systems. More >>
Holden’s electric car scores highest safety rating
Thursday, 30 August 2012, 5:01 pm | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association and the NZ Transport Agency congratulate Holden on producing an electric-powered car that can also be classed amongst the safest cars on the market. More >>
NZ will benefit from strong transport investment
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 1:30 pm | Automobile Association
The AA has welcomed the transport funding plan announced today in the National Land Transport Programme 2012-15. More >>
Alcohol interlocks a step forward in drink driving battle
Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 4:20 pm | Automobile Association
Putting alcohol interlocks into the cars of drink drivers will help make our roads safer, says the AA. Associate Minister of Transport Simon Bridges launched the devices at Parliament today and, from September, judges will have the option to sentence ... More >>
Still too many drivers taking risks at level crossings
Monday, 13 August 2012, 4:13 pm | Automobile Association
A reduction in the number of crashes between vehicles and trains at level crossings is an encouraging sign but there is still room for improvement, says the AA. Today marks the launch of Rail Safety Week and this year’s message is “use your brain, ... More >>
Which are the safest second-hand cars?
Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 10:06 am | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association and The NZ Transport Agency today announced the release of the 20th anniversary edition of the Used Car Safety Ratings brochure. AA General Manager Motoring Services, Stella Stocks, says major advances have been made in vehicle ... More >>
Stellar safety news for ute and small car buyers
Friday, 13 July 2012, 1:14 pm | Automobile Association
Small car buyers and ute buyers are the winners, following today’s announcement by the AA and the New Zealand Transport Agency that the Hyundai i30 and Holden Colorado have scored the best safety rating possible in the latest Australasian New Car Assessment ... More >>
NZ anti text-and-drive initiative wins global honour
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 11:35 am | Automobile Association
A Kiwi innovation to help people resist using their cellphone when driving has been recognised with a global telecommunications award in London. More >>
South Island Holiday Parks finalists of AA hospitality award
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 1:20 pm | Automobile Association
Five of the six finalists, for the AA Spirit of Hospitality Award for Excellence in Holiday Parks are located in the South Island. The Automobile Association and the Holiday Accommodation Parks Association of New Zealand (HAPNZ) today announced ... More >>
No holiday road deaths now a realistic target
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 11:02 am | Automobile Association
Another fatality free long-weekend is the AA’s hope for the Queen’s Birthday holiday. More >>
Kiwi motorists earn fuel discounts worth $14 million
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 12:06 pm | Automobile Association
AA Smartfuel has announced today that New Zealand motorists have earned $14 million of fuel discounts in the first six months of its nationwide fuel savings programme. More >>
Time to be realistic about Inner City Rail Link cost
Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 9:57 am | Automobile Association
The AA has today urged caution when deciding how best to spend money on public transport in Auckland. More >>
PetrolWatch April 2012: Pump prices should be falling
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 3:40 pm | Automobile Association
The AA says fuel prices should be about 4 cents per litre lower at the pump. The imported cost of diesel and petrol fell 3-4 cents per litre since the last price rise on 14 March, yet pump prices remained unchanged during April, with diesel on ... More >>
Historic zero road toll for Easter weekend
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 9:38 am | Automobile Association
The AA congratulates drivers after New Zealand finished the Easter holiday period with no deaths on the road for the first time in recorded history. More >>
Drivers need to take extra care on Easter weekend
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 4:25 pm | Automobile Association
With wet and windy weather forecast for much of the country over the Easter holiday weekend, keeping a safe following distance when you’re driving will be even more important, says the Automobile Association. More >>
PetrolWatch: Oil prices at highest level since July 2008
Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 2:57 pm | Automobile Association
Petrol prices rose 3 cents per litre in March, with diesel up 2 cents a litre, following a rise in commodity prices and a drop in the NZ exchange rate since the last retail price increase in late February. More >>
AA urges drivers to study new give way rules
Monday, 19 March 2012, 9:58 am | Automobile Association
The AA is urging every driver to spend time studying the new give way rules before they come into effect this Sunday. More >>
AA praises outgoing road policing manager
Friday, 17 February 2012, 2:59 pm | Automobile Association
The AA wishes to pay tribute to departing Police Superintendent Paula Rose’s tireless efforts to improve road safety in New Zealand. The Police announced today that Superintendent Rose would be retiring from the force and her role as National Manager of Road Policing. More >>
AA tips for motorists and cyclists during Bike Wise Month
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 12:52 pm | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association is reminding motorists and cyclists they need to work together to safely share the roads. With February being Bike Wise month in New Zealand, more people are being urged to get out of their cars or public transport and onto ... More >>
