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$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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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