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New ferry company outlines how it plans to cut costs

Savings will be made by not building new infrastructure in Wellington and paring back upgrades, chair Chris Mackenzie says.

WATCH: Ferry Holdings chair Chris Mackenzie speaks with Brent Edwards.

Brent Edwards Mon, 07 Jul 2025

Ferry Holdings chair Chris Mackenzie is confident the company can deliver two new Cook Strait ferries, as well as upgraded port infrastructure, in 2029.

Mackenzie told NBR that Ferry Holdings’ ship programme director, as well as international ship brokers and marine lawyers, had visited all six

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Brent Edwards Mon, 07 Jul 2025
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