Cook Strait
Letter of intent signed for new Cook Strait rail ferries
Ferry Holdings has secured a preferred supplier for two new Cook Strait rail-capable ferries and signed a letter of intent to begin final technical negotiations, Rail…
Six international shipyards invited to participate in Cook Strait ferry tender
Six international shipyards have been invited to take part in a closed tender process for the design, build and delivery of two new Cook Strait ferries, marking a key milestone for government-owned company Ferry Holdings Limited.
Rail Minister defends Aratere retirement as cost-saving
Rail Minister Winston Peters says the decision by the KiwiRail board to retire the Aratere is focused on the long-term future of Cook Strait rail operations…
Industry responds to removal of Interislander’s Aratere
KiwiRail’s decision to retire the Interislander ferry Aratere has prompted a range of reactions from freight and maritime groups. Road freight body National Road Carriers (NRC)…
Freight sector welcomes Cook Strait ferry plan but warns of risks
New Zealand’s road freight sector has welcomed the Government’s confirmation of two new rail-enabled ferries for the Cook Strait by 2029 — though one group warns of cost risks and the need to stay on schedule.
Govt confirms two new rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries for 2029
The Government has announced plans to deliver two new rail-enabled Interislander ferries by 2029, in a move Rail Minister Winston Peters says will secure the future…
Govt launches global search for new Interislander ferries
The Government has kicked off an international search for shipbuilders to construct two new medium-sized ferries to replace the ageing Interislander fleet, Rail Minister Winston Peters…
Govt fails on ferry announcement, says union
The Government has just "kicked the can down the road" on the Cook Strait ferries, says the Maritime Union of New Zealand National.
New Cook Strait ferries plan seeks private sector input
The Government has announced the establishment of a new company to procure two modern Cook Strait ferries and is inviting private sector proposals to explore alternative…
Abandoned iReX project could run up to $1b, says union
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the cancellation cost for the Interislander ferry replacement ship build is likely to come in at more than NZ$300…