Terry Collins
Tips to keep petrol costs down this festive season
It's a busy time on our roads and at petrol stations. Terry Collins, a Fuel Spokesperson for the AA, speaks to Jimmy Ellingham about the cost of filling up this festive season, and what tips or tricks… Audio
AA predicts 91 petrol could hit $3.50 a litre by Christmas
The traditional summer holiday roadie is about to get a lot pricer. The AA's predicting 91 Octane could hit $3.50 per litre by Christmas. Right now in Auckland its hovering around the $3.00 mark. In… Video, Audio
Report finds fuel price differences between regions
The Commerce Commission is asking fuel companies to explain why there are differences in fuel prices between regions.
The latest Quarterly Fuel Monitoring Report for the period ending March 2023 has… Audio
Staggering difference in petrol prices across Auckland
61 cents. That's the staggering difference in the cost of a litre of unleaded 91 petrol across Auckland and the AA says the difference could be up to 65 cents a litre for diesel. Motorists have… Audio
Ban winter tyres: 'they're like being on rollerskates'
A car seller who sold a vehicle later involved in a fatal crash has joined the call for a ban on winter tyres in New Zealand. Coroner Heather McKenzie has found the under-performance of winter tyres -… Audio
Shopping for cheap fuel will save people hundreds of dollars each year
Aucklanders could save between $260-350 a year on petrol bills, just by shopping around.
The Commerce Commission's latest fuel price monitoring report for July to September last year finds price… Audio
Petrol prices dropping slowly after crude oil prices lower
Questions are being asked about the sluggish drop in fuel prices following a slump falls in the cost of crude oil.
While the cost of petrol at the pump is gradually going down the price of diesel… Audio
Automobile Association on fuel tax cut extension
On the eve of new inflation figures, the government has announced it is extending the fuel tax cut and reduction in road user charges.
The 25 cents cut in petrol excise duty, reduced road user… Audio
Rapid rise of diesel prices to put pressure everywhere - AA
The rapidly rising price of diesel is going to put more pressure on household budgets as it filters through into almost every corner of day to day life, according to the AA.
Per litre diesel has gone… Audio
The Panel with Conor English and Sarah Sparks (Part One)
Anna Thomas and panellists Conor English and Sarah Sparks discuss fuel prices, Pharmac funding for multiple sclerosis and whether it's okay to microwave wine. Audio
The "Perfect Storm' Pushing Petrol Prices Higher
Principal policy advisor at AA Insurance Terry Collins said the war in Ukraine, pressure on supply, and the coronavirus pandemic were all part of a "perfect storm" contributing to rising costs. And… Audio
AA welcomes cut to fuel taxes
The government is knocking 25 cents off per litre off fuel excise tax for three months - with the change coming into effect tonight.
They will also cut a further 25 cents a litre from road user… Video, Audio
AA: oil prices pushes manufacturing, petrol prices higher
The invasion of Ukraine has pushed the price of petrol to 3-dollars a litre in some regions. Russia is the second largest exporter of crude oil in the world but western economies are now looking… Audio
Green Chemistry
Ex-pat Kiwi chemist Terry Collins has been designing small enzyme mimics that are able to remove chemicals and hormones from water Audio