Media releases
6 March 2023
Drugged driving decision another blow to road safety - AA
The AA is shocked and frustrated at the news that roadside drug testing like is used in other countries will not be introduced in New Zealand as planned.
27 January 2023
Truck weigh station will create risks SH1 near Rakaia
The AA is disappointed that Waka Kotahi is going ahead with a truck weigh station north of Rakaia despite safety concerns raised by multiple groups.
1 January 2023
Road toll rockets back to pre-pandemic levels
More needs to be done to reduce road deaths after the worst year of fatal crashes since 2018, says the Automobile Association.
14 December 2022
The AA names new Chief Mobility Officer
The Automobile Association has announced a new role for the organisation, appointing former GM Motoring Services Jonathan Sergel, as its Chief Mobility Officer.
2 December 2022
Ford Ranger wins 2022 AA DRIVEN New Zealand Car of the Year
Completely updated and as fit-for purpose as ever, New Zealand’s most popular and best-selling vehicle, the Ford Ranger, has impressed the AA Motoring and DRIVEN judging panel and claimed the title as 2022 AA DRIVEN New Zealand Car of the Year.
20 October 2022
AA to assist breakdowns on 2 wheels with Roadservice for bicycles
The AA has introduced Roadservice for bicycles to New Zealand - giving cyclists some peace of mind if they come into tyre trouble on their road rides.
29 September 2022
New AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency opens in Upper Hutt
Upper Hutt locals have a brand new home for a raft of licensing services as the latest AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency opens its doors this week.
21 September 2022
No tow truck required - AA launches its first Rapid Recovery Vehicle in the South Island
One of the AA’s latest fleet innovations is hitting Queenstown roads this week - a roadside assistance vehicle capable of an ‘All-Wheels-Up’ recovery.
15 September 2022
Monumental clean-up effort of SH59 reopens important linkk
The AA is pleased to see one of the main routes into the capital reopen following a fast and pragmatic response by Waka Kotahi.
15 September 2022
Kiwis urged to support rangatahi to reduce road fatalities
As youth-led road safety awareness month SAFER September takes place, the AA and Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD/Kaitiaki o Ara) are urging Kiwis to check in with young drivers and be vigilant about road safety to prevent the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads in 2022 from climbing further.