2026 AA submissions to Government and other agencies
Submission on Warkworth to Te Hana tolling proposal
April 2026
The AA has supported a toll being used to help meet the construction costs of a new highway north of Auckland, and is satisfied there is a genuinely feasible untolled alternative route available to motorists who do not wish to pay a toll.
AA's submission on the Warkworth to Te Hana tolling proposal
Heavy Vehicle Productivity
March 2026
The AA agrees with proposals made in Phase 2 of the Heavy Vehicle Productivity regulatory reforms, which aim to reduce unnecessary compliance while maintaining safety.
Read the AA's submission on the proposal for Heavy Vehicle Productivity
Lane Use Improvements
March 2026
The AA supports proposed lane use reforms, aimed at better protecting vulnerable road users, improving public transport reliability, and supporting safer, more predictable travel for road users.
Read the AA's submission on the Lane Use Improvements
EECA 2026-2027 Levy Consultation
March 2026
The AA supported some aspects of proposals for use of the Petroleum or Engine Fuel Monitoring (PEFM) Levy that motorists pay when purchasing fuel.
Read the AA's submission on the EECA 2026-07 levy funding proposal
Clean Car Standards Review
January 2026
The AA supports the continuation of a mandatory Clean Car Standard as a tool for reducing transport emissions and improving fleet efficiency. However, the AA considers the current emissions targets too aggressive for New Zealand’s market conditions and supports retaining the recently amended Standard with more realistic targets and penalties that avoid unnecessary cost increases for motorists.