Terry Collins
Uncertainty over the fuel that drives our economy
There are so many factors feeding into see-sawing petrol prices that predicting a landing price at the pump has become impossible Audio
Warnings over cost of fuel increasing due to Iran conflict
Should the war in Iran drag on, $3 a litre could become a regular sight at the petrol pump. AA transport policy adviser Terry Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Middle East conflict likely to increase petrol prices
Experts warn that the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East will be felt by New Zealanders at the petrol pump. AA's principal policy adviser Terry Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why car indicators seem out of synch?
AA Principal Policy Adviser Terry Collins joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
We visit the petrol price hot-spot of Mangawhai
Mangawhai has had the cheapest petrol price in the country since September, producer Jeremy Parkinson finds out why. Hint: competition!! Audio
Nearly half of vehicles overdue for WOF according to app
Among everyday vehicles, nearly half are overdue for either their Warrant of Fitness (WOF) or their registration, according to a vehicle management app. Bonnet, an app that links to NZTA data crunched… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company; Websites and systems around the world are back online after a… Audio
Potential changes to WOF rules coming for Kiwis
The Government is asking New Zealanders if they support changes to the Warrant of Fitness system, which would stretch out WOFs for light vehicles, to once every two years. The Automobile Association's… Audio
Panic at the Pump
Experts are warning one of the immediate repercussions of the conflict in Iran could be a spike in fuel prices. Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen told Morning Report that if the Iranian side… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 June 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand says the Middle East crisis is extremely concerning and there are worries over the consequences of further actions, the United States says it has devastated Iran's… Audio
Fuel prices may rise due to Iran - Israel conflict
Instability in the middle east often raises the question of what could happen to fuel prices. AA principal policy advisor Terry Collins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Are headlights getting brighter?
It's a combination of headlight bulbs changing, car heights rising, and automation technology taking away driver discretion. AA principal policy advisor Terry Collins joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Fuel market new comer offering 91 unleaded for $2.23 a litre
A new comer to the fuel market is disrupting prices at the pump - but how long can the lower prices last? U-Go, Z's no frills self service station is offering 91 unleaded at $2.23 a litre, when the… Audio
Shower Thoughts: Where does the petrol live at petrol stations?
Principal policy advisor at AA Terry Collins joins Emile to explain. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Audio
Petrol prices expected to drop
Some good news for drivers as petrol prices are expected to drop in the coming days. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14th January
On today's episode, consultation is open on a proposed re-write of the Arms Act, a falling New Zealand dollar could see kiwis paying more at the fuel pump, visitors of the beach-side settlement of… Audio
Falling NZ dollar could see fuel costs rise
The New Zealand dollar is trading at a nearly two-year low, meaning New Zealanders can expect more pain at the petrol pumps. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins and Alliance Group's global… Audio
ACC starts public consultation on levy rises
ACC has started a one-month public consultation on suggested annual levy rises of more than 7 percent for motorists and a potential 33 percent increase for motorcyclists. AA principal policy advisor… Audio
What would road user charges for all cars look like?
The government wants to move the entire vehicle fleet to paying road-user-charges - but how would this work, and when will it happen? Audio