Interislander
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…
New Interislander freight fees kick in
KiwiRail is introducing a series of price increases for Interislander commercial vehicle users, including a 2.78% general rate rise which took effect from July 10. The…
Interislander confirms retirement date for Aratere
KiwiRail has confirmed that the Aratere will officially retire no later than August 30, ending a 25-year run on the Cook Strait. The confirmation comes three…
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)…
Interislander’s rail-enabled Aratere to retire
Interislander’s long-serving rail-enabled ferry Aratere will be retired this year to make way for major port upgrades in Picton ahead of the arrival of two new…
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…
New board appointments to Ferry Holdings
Two new appointments have been made to the Ferry Holdings board -- the schedule 4a company charged with negotiating ferry procurement contracts for two new Cook Strait ferries.
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…