Media releases
13 July 2021
Good mix of carrot and stick in clean car package - AA
The Government’s actions to increase New Zealand’s uptake of low-emissions vehicles announced today is a well-balanced and positive package, says the AA.
24 June 2021
Nearly a quarter of New Zealand adults now read AA Directions New Blog Entry Page - Motoring section
Nearly a quarter (24.1%) of New Zealand adults aged 15+ now read AA Directions magazine, according to the latest Nielsen National Readership survey. AA Directions had an average issue readership of 991,000 between April 2020 and March 2021, the just-released Nielsen CMI Magazine Topline figures show. This was an increase of 54,000 year-on-year. AA Directions Editor Kath Webster, who recently celebrated 20 years with the magazine, says the magazine’s celebration of New Zealand and New Zealanders clearly resonates with readers.
10 June 2021
Making NZ’s current vehicles greener critical to emissions goals - AA
Achieving the future targets for reducing transport emissions just released by the Climate Change Commission will need more focus on what New Zealand can do in the present, says the Automobile Association.
28 May 2021
AA wants SH5 priority to be road improvements not speed limit
The AA is calling on authorities to listen to the response from the community on its speed reviews of SH5 and SH51 and prioritise work to fix and upgrade the roads as the best way to improve safety.
13 May 2021
AA Preferred Dealer Network launches with 26 reputable dealers
AA Motoring has launched its AA Preferred Dealer Network with 26 high quality, licenced Motor Vehicle Traders on its books.
3 May 2021
CEO to retire after leading Automobile Association for 40 years
A career spanning 40 years with the New Zealand Automobile Association is coming to an end for Chief Executive Officer Brian Gibbons who will retire at the end of January 2022.
29 April 2021
Sunstrike season is here – AA advice for road users
The annual hazard of sunstrike has arrived and the AA is sharing some safety tips for Otago drivers and other road users.
31 March 2021
AA Smartfuel launches tech solution for offsetting carbon emissions
AA Smartfuel has partnered with carbon offsetting company CarbonClick to make it simple for its 2.8 million customers to take measurable action on their carbon footprint.
22 March 2021
More road maintenance funding critically needed in Northland - AA
The AA wants a campaign to revitalise road maintenance across the country to start in Northland.
19 March 2021
More road maintenance funding critically needed in Northland - AA
The AA wants a campaign to revitalise road maintenance across the country to start in Northland.