29 August 2012
The AA has welcomed the transport funding plan announced today in the National Land Transport Programme 2012-15.
21 February 2012
The Road User Charges Bill just passed by Parliament will mean higher costs for the majority of diesel vehicle owners, says the New Zealand Automobile Association.
5 August 2011
The AA says the Auckland Council should not target motorists to fund its transport projects.
27 August 2009
"At $8.7 billion this is the largest ever funding announcement for land transport in New Zealand's history. Not only have there been significant increases for state highways and local roads, but also public transport, walking and cycling," says AA spokesperson Mike Noon.
28 June 2006
The National Land Transport Programme details how much money is being allocated, and the Transit New Zealand 10-year State Highway Forecast details which projects will receive the funding and when they will be progressed.
18 May 2006
The Minister of Finance, Dr Michael Cullen, announced in the Budget today:
17 March 2006
“Auckland motorists are already paying more money through petrol tax than is currently being spent on the roads. It’s a big ask to now suggest they pay $10 a day extra to park their car and $6 a day extra to drive around the city. Road pricing could cost individual motorists $2,000 to $2,500 extra a year if adopted.”
23 February 2006
“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.
22 February 2006
“Last year’s Transit New Zealand 10-Year State Highway Forecast was generally agreed to be making progress to address our roading requirements. What a difference 12 months makes!” says AA Waikato District Chairman Trevor Follows.
15 February 2006
The AA welcomes the Finance Minister’s announcement today that the government is committed to paying for Auckland transport projects that have already been announced.
