Driving fines and penalties stuck in the last century - AA calls for change 15 October 2025 The AA says an overhaul is needed of fines and penalties for driving offences, many of which have remained unchanged since 1999.
Opinion: Youth road deaths call for bolder licence changes 25 August 2025 The Government’s recent decisions to replace NCEA has shown it is willing to make bold changes when a system isn’t working. The question now is whether Minister of Transport Chris Bishop will make the same courageous calls around another system in need of overhaul – getting a driver’s licence.
AA’s Paeroa Licensing Agency moving shop 30 June 2025 The Paeroa AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has a new address from Tuesday 1 July onwards.
Wake up! Know the dangers of fatigue before getting behind the wheel 14 May 2025 The AA wants to put the spotlight on the invisible danger of getting behind the wheel while fatigued this Road Safety Week. People driving while tired officially play a part in nearly one in 10 deaths on New Zealand’s roads, however the actual toll is likely much higher.
Driver licence changes welcomed, but more needed 14 April 2025 The AA is pleased to see the Government propose some significant driver licensing changes but believes more improvements are needed to have a greater impact on the youth road toll.
New law to enable roadside drug testing a positive step 26 March 2025 The AA is welcoming a big step forward today towards Police being able to conduct roadside saliva tests on drivers for drugs.