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Media releases about mapping and traffic.

31 March 2011

Traffic travel time information service launched for New Zealand

The AA has launched New Zealand’s leading traffic travel time information service.

22 December 2010

Traffic flow and congestion information launched for New Zealand

The service provides motorists with information on traffic flows and congestion for all state highways and arterial roads across New Zealand. It is updated every five minutes using data collected from thousands of vehicles around the country.

26 May 2010

Motorists warned to take care as winter traffic incidents soar

AA Traffic spokesman, Phil Allen, says the www.aaroadwatch.co.nz website currently has 840 identified incidents, including floods, slips, road closures and roadworks.

8 March 2010

AA Traffic alerts drivers to Dome Valley fire

Phil Allen, AA Traffic spokesperson says "this is a classic example of a serious incident that impacted on a very large number of motorists on Sunday. State Highway One was closed due to poor visibility from the smoke and this caused serious disruption to traffic. As soon as we received information from the authorities, we were able to quickly identify the location and warn motorists away from the area."

21 January 2010

AA supports NZTA decision to 'call-in' Waterview Connection

The AA is supporting the New Zealand Transport Agency's decision to 'call-in' Waterview Connection and ensure the motorway's consenting process is undertaken within a reasonable time period.

20 January 2010

AA Traffic now provides SH1 and SH16 motorway congestion information for Aucklanders

The AA announced today that AA Traffic, the first step in the development of real time traffic information in New Zealand, now includes motorway congestion and flow details for State Highways 1 and 16 in Auckland.

2 September 2009

AA Traffic Alert Service announced

AA Traffic alerts relating to accidents, roadworks and weather related events are available via email or as text messages to assist motorists with the preparation of their journey.

27 July 2009

AA Traffic moves to in-car navigation traffic updates

Broadcasting across the FM radio band, real time traffic information will be sent to in-car navigation units that support the traffic management channel (otherwise known as TMC). Navman will provide the first in-car navigation units to support this in New Zealand on their new MY series range due in August.

23 July 2009

AA Traffic information to help keep New Zealanders moving

Motorists can access AA Traffic information online at maps.aa.co.nz.

21 November 2008

AA launches New Zealand's latest online mapping website

The upgraded website includes the very latest State Highway traffic information, traffic web cameras and the most comprehensive search function of any New Zealand maps - with 35 different categories, including everything from accommodation, ATMs and art galleries to petrol stations, places of worship, and public toilets.

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