Poll shows many New Zealanders want rail-enabled Interislander ferries

Friday 10 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 10 Jan 2025, 11:22am

In this story Labour Party, Green Party, KiwiRail

A Horizon Research poll indicates that nearly half of New Zealanders want new Interislander ferries to be rail-enabled. The government is currently considering replacement options after abandoning the iRex project due to significant cost increases.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 10 Jan 2025, 5:00am

   New Interislander ferries: Majority of Kiwis want rail-enabled boats across Cook Strait - Horizons Research poll (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 10 Jan 2025, 10:50am

   Nearly half of public wants new Interislander ferries to be rail-enabled - poll (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 10 Jan 2025, 11:22am

   Poll shows nearly half of Kiwis back rail-enabled ferries (opens in new tab)