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EV ferry could herald ‘fast lane’ to Devonport

Hybrid ferry would remain reliant on diesel generation until the completion of the downtown fast ferry charger at the downtown ferry terminal.

The Waitematā 1 at berth ahead of her maiden crossing.

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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says the downtown-Devonport ferry route should be classed as a 'rapid-transit' route, with implications for price and service intervals.

The route carried two-thirds of the city's ferry boardings each year – about two million passengers – making it the "standout

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Brent Melville Wed, 27 May 2026
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