The AA is governed by a National Council, Board and 17 District Councils.
Each District Council elects one representative to the AA’s National Council, which is the paramount governing body of the Association. The National Council meets quarterly to consider matters of national policy and to receive reports from the Board and Chief Executive. The National Council has delegated authority over the AA’s commercial affairs to the AA Board, which consists of the President, Vice President and six other members elected from past and sitting National Councillors.
The District Councils select delegates to attend the AA’s Annual Conference every March, which also coincides with the Association’s Annual General Meeting.
The AA’s National Council is it’s governing body, comprising one representative from each of the 17 District Councils. View the list of current councillors.
The AA’s Board is appointed by the National Council and has delegated authority to oversee commercial activities. View the list of current board members.
The AA’s Annual General Meeting is held in March each year, and takes place on the eve of the Annual Conference. Download the minutes of the last AGM.
Bruno Petrenas was elected as the AA’s President on 19 March 2011. As President, Bruno chairs the AA Board and the AA National Council. View Bruno’s profile.
Trevor Follows was elected as the AA’s Vice President on 19 March 2011. As Vice President Trevor supports the AA’s President. View Trevor’s profile.
Brian Gibbons has been the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Automobile Association since 1990, when the Association was formed. View Brian’s profile.
The team comprises the AA’s GMs, Chief Information Officer, Secretary, the Chief Executives of AA Insurance and AA Tourism & the MD of AA Smartfuel.
The Annual Conference is preceded by a meeting of the Association's National Council and the Annual General Meeting.