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Winners of the 2010 AA Motoring Excellence Awards announced

Saturday, 4 December 2010, 1:23 pm | Automobile Association

The AA has announced the winners of the 2010 AA Motoring Excellence Awards, the Oscars of the New Zealand motoring industry. More >>

AA supports Government’s focus on drink drivers

Monday, 15 November 2010, 4:56 pm | Automobile Association

AA supports Government’s focus on repeat and serious drink drivers The AA is pleased the Government is focussing on repeat and serious drink drivers, who are the people who cause the greatest amount of alcohol-related road trauma. In a statement made ... More >>

Tax rise brings October fuel price shock

Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 1:11 pm | Automobile Association

After a month of no price changes, October bought a price shock to motorists with petrol prices rising 11 cents during the month, mostly due to scheduled tax increases. More >>

A few drivers are plain dangerous, but most safe

Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 5:10 pm | Automobile Association

The AA is saddened by the high number of road deaths over the Labour holiday weekend, says AA General Manager Motoring Affairs Mike Noon. More >>

Stay safe on the roads this holiday weekend

Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 2:21 pm | Automobile Association

If you’re driving this weekend, be fit for the journey by making sure you’re well rested before you leave and allow plenty of time for breaks on the way, says AA General Manager Motoring Affairs Mike Noon. More >>

AA supports Govt's plans to change give way rules

Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 4:22 pm | Automobile Association

The AA is pleased the Government is changing the give way rules to make intersections safer, and says this will bring New Zealand in line with other countries. More >>

Safer Cars on their way to New Zealand

Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 12:58 pm | Automobile Association

New Zealand motorists are set to benefit from better safety information about the cars they drive following today’s announcement that the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is to change its vehicle safety ratings. More >>

Petrol prices drop before October tax increase

Thursday, 2 September 2010, 3:51 pm | Automobile Association

The price of petrol fell a total of two cents per litre during August, dropping from $1.76 per litre to $1.74 per litre for 91 octane in the main centres. It initially rose two cents in early August to $1.78, before falling four cents during the month. More >>

Motorists reminded not to take risks at railways

Monday, 23 August 2010, 12:57 pm | Automobile Association

The AA is taking the opportunity of National Rail Safety Week (23-29 August) to remind motorists to always be careful at railway level crossings. More >>

ETS has little impact on fuel prices

Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 11:45 am | Automobile Association

Retail fuel prices remained virtually unchanged during July, despite the introduction of the Emissions Trading Scheme. Petrol and diesel prices dutifully rose three cents per litre on 1 July, before dropping three and two cents per litre respectively a ... More >>

Youth to get a boost from AA Insurance

Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 10:05 am | Automobile Association

AA Insurance has today announced its partnership with youth charity Blue Light to support young New Zealanders, helping them to make good decisions and develop strong self esteem. More >>

AA supports tougher driving penalties

Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 9:35 am | Automobile Association

The AA is very pleased with the government’s announcements today to tackle dangerous and drink driving, including increasing prison sentences to up to 10 years if these drivers kill someone. More >>

The keystone in Auckland’s Western Ring Route

Thursday, 1 July 2010, 11:19 am | Automobile Association

Drivers in Auckland and local communities will both benefit from the NZ Transport Agency’s announcement today of funding for the Waterview Connection, says Auckland AA District Council Chairman Paul Hesseling. More >>

Fothergills On Mimiha Wins AA Hospitality Award

Monday, 28 June 2010, 5:33 pm | Automobile Association

Fothergills on Mimiha in Whakatane scooped up the AA Spirit of Hospitality Award for Excellence in Home Hosting at the @home NEW ZEALAND conference held in Wellington from 24 to 27 June 2010. More >>

North South Scoops AA Spirit Of Hospitality Award

Monday, 28 June 2010, 5:27 pm | Automobile Association

North South Holiday Park scooped the 2010 AA Spirit of Hospitality Award for Excellence in Holiday Parks at the Holiday Parks Conference held in Rotorua from 22 to 24 June 2010. More >>

PetrolWatch – May 2010

Tuesday, 1 June 2010, 4:02 pm | Automobile Association

A large drop in the price of crude oil helped with a fall in petrol and diesel prices during May, although the reductions were partly offset by the declining value of the New Zealand dollar. More >>

Motorists warned to take care in winter traffic

Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 2:42 pm | Automobile Association

The AA is warning motorists to take care on the roads given the onset of winter weather. More >>

AA to provide glass repair and replacement service

Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 2:52 pm | Automobile Association

The AA has announced that it has established a joint business venture, AA Auto Glass, to provide a vehicle glass repair and replacement service. More >>

High crude oil prices put pressure on pump prices

Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 2:23 pm | Automobile Association

Retail petrol and diesel prices increased six cents per litre during April, with a litre of 91 octane rising to over $1.80 for the second time this year. Petrol ended the month at $1.82 per litre, and diesel $1.22 per litre, the highest diesel price ... More >>

Petrol prices reach 17-month high

Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 11:07 am | Automobile Association

Petrol prices rose during March to over $1.80 per litre for the first time since October 2008, before dropping back to $1.76 at the start of the Easter holiday period. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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