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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 >>