Agreements reached for Cook Strait ferry infrastructure and equipment

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 1 Jul 2025, 4:36pm

In this story Winston Peters, KiwiRail, Ferry Holdings Limited

Ferry Holdings Limited, KiwiRail, and port operators have struck deals regarding the infrastructure required for two new Cook Strait ferries arriving in 2029. Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed the scope of work, which includes a planned Dublin Street overbridge in Picton to accommodate the new vessels.

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1. RNZTue 1 Jul 2025, 11:05am

   Port companies and KiwiRail reach agreements over two new Cook Strait ferries (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 1 Jul 2025, 11:45am

   Cook Strait ferries: 'No nonsense' infrastructure deal — Peters (opens in new tab)

3. The PressTue 1 Jul 2025, 4:36pm

   Dublin St overbridge confirmed in post-iReX Picton plans (opens in new tab)

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