Media releases

AA welcomes more funds for road maintenance

The AA welcomes the investment in road maintenance announced by the Government today as great news for all road users.

No time to waste in starting roadside drug testing

Giving Police the ability to use roadside drug testing devices will fix a gap in New Zealand’s road safety strategy that has been exposed for too long, the AA says.

AA asks: When will more speed cameras get warning signs?

Has an increase in reckless driving contributed to a horror start to the 2024 road toll?

New Zealand's annual road toll has fallen from the 2022 total, but the longer-term picture shows tragic incidents continuing to cast a severe shadow over the country's roads, the AA says.

AA sadness at loss of dedicated transport researcher Peter King

The Automobile Association tragically lost staff member Peter King in early November when he died suddenly at work during his routine lunchtime exercise regime.

AA Lower Hutt relocates, remains in town centre

From Monday 11 December, customers will find the Lower Hutt AA Centre at 167 High Street, a brief trip around the corner from its current location on Waterloo Road.

Vicki Caisley appointed as Chief People Officer at AA New Zealand

Experienced people leader Vicki Caisley is soon to join AA New Zealand as Chief People Officer.

Look both ways before proceeding – AA’s advice to steer clear of driver licensing scams

The AA has noticed an increase in fake New Zealand driver licensing pages circulating on social media creating hazards for unsuspecting victims.

Vet expertise in an instant, AA Pet Insurance partners with VetChat

AA Pet Insurance customers now have access to expert vet advice in the palm of their hand, as a new partnership between AA Pet Insurance and VetChat launches.

Drink driving deaths double since 2013

Drink-driving deaths in New Zealand rose to 111 in 2022, doubling the 2013 total, highlighting the need for more breath testing and enforcement.