Winston Peters proposes new Interislander ferry fleet by 2029

Tuesday 1 April 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 1 Apr 2025, 11:29am

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Minister for Rail Winston Peters has unveiled a plan to replace the Interislander ferry fleet with new ships by 2029. The proposal includes infrastructure upgrades in Wellington and Picton, with Peters claiming the plan will cost billions less than previous attempts. He also denied responsibility for earlier ferry procurement issues.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 1 Apr 2025, 7:27am

   Listen live: Winston Peters talks new Interislander ferry fleet with Mike Hosking (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZTue 1 Apr 2025, 11:29am

   'Bare-faced lie' to blame me for ferry saga - Winston Peters (opens in new tab)

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