Media releases
17 May 2007
Budget's fuel tax commitment great news for motorists
"We also welcome the Budget's additional $145 million for roads. This money honours the Government's promise to offset rising costs and keep the Transit 10-Year State Highway Forecast road construction programme on track."
20 April 2007
Young cyclists urged to brighten up
"With the return of students to schools and universities, plus the onset of winter, cyclists should brighten up for morning, afternoon, evening, and bad weather riding. High-visibility riding gear and brighter lights are cheap and popular, and every cyclist should use them," says Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) spokesperson Stephen McKernon.
4 April 2007
Three ways to stay safe this Easter
Mike Noon, AA General Manager for Motoring Affairs says if you are driving over Easter then remember to:
4 April 2007
Transit decision fantastic news for Aucklanders
"Transit are to be congratulated for listening to the opinion of Aucklanders, who last year overwhelmingly rejected the tolling proposal," says AA spokesperson Simon Lambourne.
13 February 2007
AA offers conditional support for biofuels
The Government's sales obligation, starting in April 2008, would require 3.4 per cent of all fuel sold by oil companies to be biofuel by 2012. The obligation will likely be reached by the widespread sale of petrol and diesel blended with varying percentages of biofuels.
7 November 2006
AA welcomes vehicle fuel economy labelling
Mike Noon, AA General Manager Motoring Affairs said “Motorists want better and more complete data on the fuel economy of vehicles so they can make informed choices at time of purchase.
12 October 2006
Young drivers talk their way to safety
The senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Waikato conducting the ground-breaking study is left with reams of data to unravel, and hours of film to watch.
12 October 2006
Motorists urged to have their say on the Auckland Western Ring Route proposal
“It’s good to finally have the proposal released for public consultation - there has been a lot of speculation and we can now debate the merits based on facts, rather than speculation, and provide Transit with feedback,” says AA spokesperson Simon Lambourne.
21 September 2006
AA's top ten tips for staying safe on the roads this summer
The AA has prepared the following driving tips to help keep New Zealanders safe this holiday period
4 September 2006
PetrolWatch – August 2006
“The falling prices reflect a continuing drop in the international price for refined product, crude oil, and the steadying of the New Zealand dollar,” says AA Motoring Affairs General Manager Mike Noon.