AA Directions Autumn 2021
This pandemic has changed us. Some of that change has been extremely challenging; some has been positive. One such plus has been New Zealanders coming back to their own country, bringing new energy and worldly experience with them. We met a few for this issue; join us in welcoming them home. Other stimulating reads focus on motoring and travel as well as home and living. Enjoy!
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In an understandable response to the global pandemic, thousands of Kiwis returned, many of them permanently
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The boss of the Hundertwasser Art Centre speaks of the magic and allure that's set to dazzle Whangarei when the museum opens this year
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A Wairarapa road trip reveals stunning scenery and surprising details of New Zealand's history
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Close to 200,000 vehicles rely on Auckland's Harbour Bridge each day. When will the city get another harbour crossing?
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With a bit of luck and a lot of work, an Auckland couple turn a house into a home
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Becoming cleaner and greener will mean increased costs for Kiwi motorists. Do we mind?
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How do insurance providers prepare for climate change and natural disasters?
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New Zealand racing driver Jono Lester is accustomed to living life in the fast lane
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A cooking school run by celebrity chef Michael Van de Elzen is a fun way to build on culinary confidence
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A road trip from the big city will take you somewhere surprising
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Comedian Jeremy Corbett might make his money being funny but he is dead serious about managing his finances
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How responsible dog owners can help keep kiwi safe
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When documentary maker Wayne Johnson is considering a new project, he applies certain criteria
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There's a Marlborough Sounds walking track suitable for the entire family - fur babies and all!
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Understanding the responsibilities and challenges truck drivers face may help save lives on our roads
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To KiwiSave, or not to KiwiSave?
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AA Motoring compares a new Toyota Corolla with a ten-year old model. Which came out on top?
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‘Stop and go’ controls, reduced speed limits, and signs warning of potential windscreen chips and cement splashes: roadworks are a common sight on New Zealand roads
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Despite the many struggles 2020 presented, AA Motoring experts still managed to test more than 65 new cars
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When the AA Central Regional Manager Centre Network isn’t busy managing an extensive team of staff, he’s saving lives
Jordan Watson's Top Spot
Also known as 'How to Dad', he escapes to a place where fishing and ice cream trips are aplenty
Have dog, will travel
Nydia Track in the serene Marlborough Sounds is fit for the whole family, fur babies included!
Big wheel world
Understanding the responsibilities and challenges truck drivers face may help save lives on our roads
News bites
Becoming cleaner and greener will mean increased costs for Kiwi motorists. Do we mind?Read more - Paying the price
Journeying from Auckland to Northland allows for an easy dose of sunshine and good timesRead more - Take a drive north
How do insurance providers prepare for climate change and natural disasters?Read more - Securing the future
While not a silver bullet, there's a new movement sweeping the country that's helping to reduce the threat dogs pose to kiwiRead more - Changing behaviours
