Preferred supplier selected to build two new Cook Strait ferries

Wednesday 3 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 3 Sep 2025, 11:24am

In this story Winston Peters, Ferry Holdings Limited

The Government has chosen a preferred shipyard to build two new ferries for the Cook Strait, expected to arrive in 2029. Rail Minister Winston Peters stated that Ferry Holdings has narrowed a shortlist of six shipyards down to one. A final deal is expected to be signed by the end of the year.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 3 Sep 2025, 9:39am

   Shipbuilder selected for two new Cook Strait ferries (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 3 Sep 2025, 9:47am

   Preferred supplier for new Cook Strait ferries chosen (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 3 Sep 2025, 11:24am

   Shipyard chosen to build two new Cook Strait ferries - but we don't know where yet (opens in new tab)