The government's Cook Strait ferry project will cost less than $2 billion, says Rail Minister Winston Peters. Peters announced in March the government would buy two new Interislander ferries to replace the current ageing fleet. The new ferries are expected to come into service in 2029. It was revealed on Wednesday the total budget for the project was currently estimated to be $1.86 billion - with taxpayers paying less than $1.7 billion of that. 🔗 Read more at the link in comments | RNZ
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The government's Cook Strait ferry project will cost less than $2 billion, says Rail Minister Winston Peters. Peters announced in March the government would buy two new Interislander ferries to replace the current ageing fleet. The new ferries are expected to come into service in 2029. It was revealed on Wednesday the total budget for the project was currently estimated to be $1.86 billion - with taxpayers paying less than $1.7 billion of that. 🔗 Read more at the link in comments | RNZ
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Interislander has signed up for a new era of Cook Strait ferries! KiwiRail is replacing the current ageing fleet with two new ferries that will contribute to a 40% reduction in carbon emissions. Korean shipyard Hyundai Mipo Dockyard are building the ferries which are due to arrive in 2025 and 2026. Check out this video for a high-level virtual tour of the new ferries with KiwiRail’s Group Chief Executive Greg Miller. | KiwiRail
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Passengers suffered through a stomach-churning journey across the Cook Strait this morning as an Interislander ferry got smashed by monster swell. More information on cancellations here: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/watch-stomach-churning-video-shows-interislander-ferry-getting-smashed-monster-swell | 1News
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One of the world’s most beautiful ferry crossings! Sailing from Wellington, Picton, the Interislander ferry takes you through the stunning Cook Strait & Marlborough Sounds—where wild coastline, deep blue waters, and lush green hills in New Zealand. #newzealand #newzealandtravel | The Broke Backpacker - Adventure Travel Blog
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An inquiry is underway to find out why an Interislander ferry lost engine power in the Cook Strait on Saturday, endangering the lives of 800 passengers. Alexa Cook reports. #Newshub | Three | Newshub
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Join us for a free in-person (and online) update on the Interislander ferry replacement programme. Featuring speakers from Ferry Holdings, Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries, KiwiRail, and Port Marlborough. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/ferry-replacement-update-the-cook-strait-connection-tickets-1980047526453 Hosted by Transporting NZ and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce. | Transporting New Zealand
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