Automobile Association - Latest News [Page 19]
$10 SKYCITY Movies For AA Members
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 2:59 pm | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association and SKYCITY Cinemas have teamed up to bring AA members $10 movies on Wednesdays More >>
AA Traffic Alert Service Announced
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 2:22 pm | Automobile Association
The AA announced today that AA Traffic, the first step in the development of real time traffic information in New Zealand, now has the capability of sending live traffic incident updates. More >>
Transport funding in New Zealand’s best interests
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 2:58 pm | Automobile Association
The AA has welcomed the increased transport funding announced in the first ever three-year National Land Transport Programme. More >>
Take quiz on mobile use while behind the wheel
Monday, 24 August 2009, 4:17 pm | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association has launched an online quiz enabling drivers to test their road safety knowledge around the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving. More >>
AA calls for a decade of road safety action
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 12:24 pm | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association has called for a decade of road safety action and urged the Government to commit to investing the money it collects from traffic fines on improving road safety. More >>
Trans-Tasman Tourism Partnership Announced
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 12:45 pm | Automobile Association
In what represents a major boost for New Zealand’s inbound and domestic tourism industry, the New Zealand Automobile Association and Australian Automobile Clubs are to combine their respective tourism marketing, guides and web operations in partnership, ... More >>
Fuel prices ease for the first time in two months
Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 1:12 pm | Automobile Association
Petrol and diesel prices both fell during July, the first reductions since April, according to AA PetrolWatch. Petrol and diesel both dropped nine cents per litre during the month, although latterly petrol rose five cents. The price of a litre ... More >>
AA Supreme Host of the Year
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 2:41 pm | Automobile Association
Jill and Clint Tauri’s exceptional hospitality at their Edgewater Motel in Te Anau has earned them the prestigious 2009 AA Supreme Host of the Year Award. More >>
AA Traffic information to help keep us moving
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 2:50 pm | Automobile Association
AA Traffic will initially provide motorists with quality information on state highway and local road conditions; as well as domestic and international airport timetables. In coming weeks it will provide in-car navigation unit updates; ferry timetables, ... More >>
PetrolWatch: Global Increase Offset by Dollar
Monday, 6 July 2009, 12:33 pm | Automobile Association
Petrol and diesel prices both increased slightly during June, reflecting rising costs for crude oil, and refined petrol and diesel. Petrol rose four cents per litre at the start of the month, up from $1.64 per litre for 91 octane to $1.68 per litre ... More >>
Familiar Top 10 Scoops AA Spirit of Hospitalit
Friday, 3 July 2009, 4:12 pm | Automobile Association
Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park scooped the 2009 AA Spirit of Hospitality Award at the Holiday Parks Conference in Blenheim last night. More >>
Finalists Announced In AA Hospitality Awards
Tuesday, 16 June 2009, 4:35 pm | Automobile Association
Finalists Announced for 2009 AA Spirit of Hospitality Awards The AA and the Holiday Parks Association of New Zealand have announced the six finalists for the 2009 AA Spirit of Hospitality Awards. The Awards recognise New Zealand holiday park host ... More >>
Diesel up after nine weeks without change
Friday, 5 June 2009, 1:09 pm | Automobile Association
Petrol and diesel prices both increased during May, reversing the trend of the last few months. Petrol twice rose five cents per litre, up from $1.54 per litre for 91 octane in the main centres to $1.64 per litre. Diesel rose 3 cents per litre to $1.02, ... More >>
No place for illegal street racing on our roads
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 9:13 am | Automobile Association
The AA has welcomed the government decision to introduce legislation to crack down on illegal street racers. More >>
Trusted NZ Organisations Join To Offer Car Finance
Friday, 22 May 2009, 12:45 pm | Automobile Association
MARAC Finance Limited and the New Zealand Automobile Association Incorporated (AA) have announced a partnership to provide vehicle finance to New Zealanders. More >>
Nissan Urvan Rates Poorly For Safety
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 12:05 pm | Automobile Association
The Automobile Association and New Zealand Transport Agency have voiced concerns about the safety of light commercial vehicles following the release by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) of a poor 1-star rating for the Nissan Urvan that ... More >>
Stop the scaremongering about Waterview Connection
Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 5:29 pm | Automobile Association
“It is time for the scaremongering about Waterview Connection to stop and for the issue to be discussed calmly, rationally, and taking into account everyone’s interests – those of the locals, the wider Auckland region, and New Zealand as a whole,” ... More >>
Toll-free Western Ring Route Good For Motorists
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 4:09 pm | Automobile Association
The Government’s decision to complete the Western Ring Route by constructing a toll-free Waterview Connection is welcome news for motorists. “The Waterview Connection is one of the most important pieces of motorway in Auckland, however until now it ... More >>
AA launches website for buying and selling cars
Monday, 11 May 2009, 10:59 am | Automobile Association
New Zealand motorists now have a new and highly affordable way to buy or sell their cars online thanks to the launch of www.aacarfair.co.nz AA Web General Manager, Mark Williams, says “AA Carfair is a partnership between the AA and TraderGroup and ... More >>
RUC Review An Utter Disgrace
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 1:24 pm | Automobile Association
New Zealand motorists should be very worried and alarmed by the recommendations contained in the review of road user charges. More >>