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How much time are Kiwis spending behind the wheel?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 16 Jul 2026, 10:51am
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Kiwis are spending around 300 hours in their car every year, according to a new survey. 

The study, carried out by Autotrader in the UK, ranked 15 countries based on how much time motorists spent behind the wheel over the span of a year. 

New Zealand ranked seventh, with the average Kiwi spending just under six hours in their car each week. 

AA Transport Policy Director Martin Glynn told Mike Hosking the survey’s results heavily highlights the impact of public transport – particularly for France, Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands, who all have solid networks. 

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