Regional fuel tax hits Auckland motorists hard
Aucklanders are finding creative ways to tackle the new regional fuel tax, but we reckon we have the best option of all – a Kiwi Fuelcard!
The regional fuel tax, voted for by Auckland City Council in May this year, has become a reality for Auckland motorists, with pump prices up by 11.5 cents in some areas.
This has led to motorists finding creative ways to keep their fuel costs down, like buying fuel just outside the Auckland region (in Mercer and Pokeno), using public transport, or swapping the car for a bike (assuming you don’t need to transport all the kids to school and you live within cycling distance of work). There are also some great car pooling initiatives in place, like ride-sharing apps and websites including Smart Travel, Easy As Carpooling and CarpoolWorld.
But it’s hard to go past a Kiwi Fuelcard as the best possible solution, with a guaranteed saving of up to 12 cents per litre (for every litre!) with every fill at one of our 900 stations nationwide (including nearly 100 in Auckland!) Unlike other fuel cards, you don’t need to own a farm or business, have additional loyalty cards to other organisations or collect points or grocery dockets. We just offer genuine discounts at the pump.
We reckon we’re just another great example of an innovative Kiwi company doing our bit to make life easier for fellow Kiwis. So don’t pay more than you need to for fuel – get your Kiwi Fuelcard today.
We’re now proud supporters of Life Education Trust
Kiwi Fuelcards is delighted to be lending a helping hand to the Life Education Trust in the Far North.
Life Education connects with more than 250,000 children every year to educate and empower them to make healthy choices so they can live full and healthy lives. The charity teaches children about their body, friendships, their identity, food and nutrition and helpful and harmful substances.
The charity is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and in the Far North alone, the educators travel over 25,000 kilometres each year, visiting over 80 schools from Te Hapua in the Far North to Dargaville, Maromaku, Russell and the East Coast.
The most popular team member of the Life Education Trust is Harold the Giraffe, who helps share the important messages being taught in the well known bright yellow caravan. In the Far North, the Trust educators visits primary schools, kura and some high schools, as well as being available to preschool children.
The Life Education Trust New Zealand was formed in 1988 and Life Education Trust Far North was established just a year later in 1989, being one of the first in the country. There are now 32 education units nationwide.
Life Education uses a preventative approach, using a philosophy that focuses on creating a sensitivity to values which lead to an understanding and appreciation of human life. This enables tamariki to make informed decisions about any negative influences that might impede them reaching their full potential.
We’re proud to support this incredibly important work in New Zealand’s Far North. To learn more about this amazing national charity, visit www.lifeeducation.org.nz.
