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AA's PetrolWatch - April 2006
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 5:42 pm | Automobile Association
Fuel prices rose sharply in April, reaching record levels around the world. Prices were driven by uncertainty over oil supply from Nigeria, the possible impact of the diplomatic stand-off over Iran and strong demand. More >>
Talk Of Increasing Regional Petrol Taxes Premature
Monday, 1 May 2006, 10:22 am | Automobile Association
The AA welcomes the release of the New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development’s Meeting New Zealand’s Transport Needs to 2025 report as a valuable contribution to the transport debate. More >>
AA urges motorists to update road code knowledge
Friday, 7 April 2006, 5:07 pm | Automobile Association
The AA’s comments follow a campaign by Christchurch Police to target driver behaviour at intersections. Earlier this week, approximately one in two drivers were stopped for incorrectly using lanes when turning, many of whom were unaware they were breaking ... More >>
Fuel prices at their highest ever
Monday, 3 April 2006, 9:50 am | Automobile Association
Petrol prices rose 9 cents per litre during March, to end on $1.569 per litre for 91 octane petrol, up from $1.479 at the beginning of the month. More >>
Think Before You Drive Launched
Friday, 24 March 2006, 1:51 pm | Automobile Association
The AA has today launched its latest campaign to improve safety on New Zealand roads - Think Before You Drive. “Think Before You Drive promotes simple road safety messages. More >>
Motorists Unlikely To Accept Road Pricing Options
Friday, 17 March 2006, 6:04 pm | Automobile Association
"The AA is pleased the Auckland Road Pricing Evaluation Study has been undertaken and the results made public for motorists to consider. However, we don't think Auckland motorists are likely to accept the options outlined in the study," says AA spokesperson ... More >>
Report Eminently Sensible and Shows Vision
Thursday, 9 March 2006, 10:40 am | Automobile Association
"The recommendation to amend the Western Corridor Plan to include Transmission Gully is eminently sensible and shows vision and leadership," says AA Wellington District Council spokesperson Brian Roberts. More >>
PetrolWatch - February 2006
Wednesday, 8 March 2006, 1:23 pm | Automobile Association
Petrol prices fell and rose three times during February, ultimately ending up at the same price at the end of the month as in late January. While motorists did get some relief during February, with 91 octane dropping to $1.419 per litre, it soon ... More >>
AA Awards for Small, Compact, and Medium Cars
Monday, 6 March 2006, 11:10 am | Automobile Association
Media Release: 3 March 2006 AA Announces Motoring Excellence Awards for Small, Compact, and Medium Four Cylinder Cars The winners of the first three 2006 AA Motoring Excellence Awards have just been announced in Auckland tonight: Fairfax New Zealand Small Car ... More >>
AA Medium, Large, Executive and Luxury Awards
Monday, 6 March 2006, 11:07 am | Automobile Association
Media Release: 3 March 2006 Embargoed until 8.45PM AA Announces Motoring Excellence Awards for Medium / Large, Executive and Luxury Cars The winners of three more 2006 AA Motoring Excellence Awards have just been announced in Auckland tonight: The National ... More >>
AA Crossover, Performance & Journalism Awards
Monday, 6 March 2006, 11:06 am | Automobile Association
AA Announces Motoring Excellence Awards for Crossover and Performance / Sports Cars and Motoring Journalism The winners of another round of 2006 AA Motoring Excellence Awards have just been announced in Auckland tonight: BP Oil New Zealand Ltd Crossover ... More >>
AA Safety, Environmental and Satisfaction Awards
Monday, 6 March 2006, 11:04 am | Automobile Association
AA Announces Motoring Excellence Safety, Environmental and Customer Satisfaction Awards The category winners of the remaining three 2006 AA Motoring Excellence Awards have just been announced in Auckland tonight: • The GE Money Safest Car Award • Vodafone ... More >>
Ford SY Territory 4 Litre Wins AA Supreme Award
Monday, 6 March 2006, 11:03 am | Automobile Association
Ford SY Territory 4 Litre Wins AA Motoring Excellence Supreme Award The Supreme Winner of the 2006 AA Motoring Excellence Awards has been announced in Auckland tonight. Stella Stocks, General Manager of AA Technical Services, says the Supreme Award is ... More >>
Extra Road Funding Announcement Great News
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 2:23 pm | Automobile Association
"The AA is delighted the government has listened to the concerns of the motorists, and decided to fully fund Transit New Zealand's $685 million budget shortfall," says AA Motoring Affairs Manager Mike Noon. More >>
State Highway Plan Fails To Deliver
Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 3:17 pm | Automobile Association
“Last year’s Transit New Zealand 10-Year State Highway Forecast was generally agreed to be making progress to address the nation’s roading requirements. What a difference 12 months makes!” says AA Motoring Affairs Manager Mike Noon. More >>
AA: Purchase cars with three-point seat belts
Tuesday, 14 February 2006, 3:13 pm | Automobile Association
The AA encourages motorists to purchase cars with three-point seat belts if they intend on regularly carrying passengers. More >>
Testing of 77 vehicles completed for Motor Awards
Monday, 13 February 2006, 4:49 pm | Automobile Association
The AA has completed the testing of 77 vehicles entered into the 2006 AA Motoring Excellence Awards. The testing took place at the Taupo Raceway over five days last week, with seven judges spending approximately 253 hours assessing the vehicles, ... More >>
AA Supports Slow Down Near Schools Campaign
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 10:00 am | Automobile Association
The AA supports the Police’s new road safety education campaign reminding drivers to slow down near schools. The campaign commences tomorrow to coincide with the start of the school year. More >>
Judges for 2006 AA Motoring Excellence Awards
Friday, 27 January 2006, 12:38 am | Automobile Association
The judging panel for the 2006 AA Motoring Excellence Awards have been announced with some familiar faces returning to the fold and some new blood added to the mix of motoring expertise. More >>
AA Issues Warning To Auckland Mayors
Thursday, 26 January 2006, 4:55 pm | Automobile Association
AA Auckland transport spokesman, Simon Lambourne, says "motorists have already paid for the region's existing roads through fuel tax and other charges and would never accept tolls on those roads." More >>
