Media releases

Opinion: Youth road deaths call for bolder licence changes

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.

Young drivers committing fewer traffic offences but road deaths remain high

AA’s Paeroa Licensing Agency moving shop

Wake up! Know the dangers of fatigue before getting behind the wheel

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 - AA 

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. 

2024 sees lowest rate of road deaths since the 1920s

New Zealand has ended 2024 with the lowest rate of road deaths per head of population in a century.

NZ AA appoints Chief Technology Officer and Chief Financial Officer

The AA has made two new appointments to its Executive Leadership Team, Stephanie Creasy as Chief Technology Officer, and an internal promotion of Renee Kinloch to Chief Financial Officer.

AA urges fast action to address ferry infrastructure

The grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere over the weekend again highlighted a crucial vulnerability in New Zealand’s transport network, the AA says.

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.