Media releases
12 October 2020
AA Traveller shines a light on Kiwi Gems
AA Traveller is encouraging Kiwis to take the road less travelled this summer with the unveiling of a new list of Kiwi Gems. AA Travel and Tourism General Manager Greig Leighton says the new campaign celebrates fresh ideas and lesser-known spots that make our country really special, as well as new ways of approaching travel to familiar places. Kiwis can also test their knowledge of New Zealand and be into win one of 48 individual travel prizes, and three prize packs*, by taking part in a Kiwi Gems Quiz at aatraveller.co.nz. “We’ve called the campaign - We Love You New Zealand! - as we hope to inspire Kiwis to fall even more in love with this great place we call home,” Greig says. “From helping deliver mail in Pelorus Sound or finding archaeological relics at Rotorua’s Buried Village, to swimming at the St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool in Dunedin or trying cable wakeboarding in Central Hawke’s Bay, our country has so many unique and interesting experiences to offer.” Greig says AA Traveller worked closely with Tourism New Zealand, as well as Regional Tourism Organisations and local operators to pinpoint Kiwi Gems throughout the country.
7 October 2020
AA Pet Insurance looks back at a wild two years in business
In celebration of its second birthday, AA Pet Insurance has looked back at its most common, wacky and expensive claims.
28 September 2020
AA Motoring Services expansion attracts top talent
AA Motoring Services has been overwhelmed with the level of high-calibre talent attracted by its expansion, with a slew of new senior roles now filled.
28 September 2020
AA diversifies its financial service offering
After seven months in business as a vehicle loan provider, the AA’s new financial service offering has expanded to include another form of affordable finance for Kiwis. AA Money launched in February 2020 and has since helped hundreds of customers into vehicles through competitive vehicle finance offers. It will now also assist Kiwis in other ways through its new product - secured personal loans with no ongoing account fees. AA Money General Manager Ana-Marie Lockyer says the launch comes on the back of requests from customers to borrow money for reasons other than a vehicle purchase, such as debt consolidation, refinancing, home renovations, holidays and weddings. “A Secured Personal Loan uses a vehicle owned by the customer as security against their loan, thereby allowing us to offer a more competitive interest rate,” she says. “We know many people are looking for affordable borrowing options at this time so we’re currently also providing a limited time offer of 4% p.a. discount on all new lending for six months*, in addition to our normal savings and benefits for AA Members^. This means customers will pay off more principal during the discount period and therefore reduce their overall cost of borrowing.” Ana says...
24 September 2020
AA Motoring: ‘get your WoF done now while we still have capacity’
AA Motoring is urging motorists to renew their car’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF) now while its sites still have capacity – particularly during afternoons – or expect increasingly long wait times the closer it gets to the government’s October 10 deadline to renew.
21 August 2020
No winners in Transmission Gully deal
There is certainty but little to celebrate in the latest announcement on Transmission Gully, says the AA.
6 August 2020
AA warns motorists of significant delays if they wait for WoF deadline
The AA is warning motorists they could face significant delays if they wait for the government’s October 10 deadline to renew their car’s Warrant of Fitness (WoF).
28 July 2020
AA Traveller and Tourism NZ join forces to take Kiwis on a journey
AA Traveller and Tourism New Zealand are excited to launch a major new partnership aimed at getting Kiwis out and about to explore their own backyard. The new three-year partnership will see AA Traveller, which has been providing New Zealand travel inspiration for more than 90 years, and world class Tourism New Zealand, join forces to support domestic tourism and local operators.AA Travel and Tourism General Manager Greig Leighton says it’s an exciting opportunity. “84% of AA Members’ domestic trips are by car, and self-drive tourism has never been more relevant in New Zealand. While we’re all looking for ways to buy and support local, we know that our Members also want to take the opportunity to get into some of those less well-known attractions in surrounding regions. “We’re determined to help Kiwis out by providing our expert local advice on great things to see and do throughout New Zealand.”Greig says AA Traveller works closely with the country’s Regional Tourism Organisations and local operators to pinpoint the coolest experiences people can do in each area. “Every time we publish lists like our 101-Must Do’s we always get loads of people, including the locals in a lot of instances, saying ‘wow,...
20 July 2020
AA launches mobile EV charger to help curb ‘range anxiety’
EV drivers in Wellington will be able to cast off worries about running out of juice with the AA launching its first mobile charging breakdown van. A new AA Battery Service van launched at an event attended by Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter and Wellington Mayor Andy Foster on Wellington waterfront this morning is hitting the road in Wellington this week fitted with a lightweight EV charger.
26 June 2020
AA and New Zealand Red Cross raise the bar for self-help supplies
The Automobile Association and New Zealand Red Cross have released a range of new first aid kits they hope will raise the bar for self-help supplies nationwide.