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Has Ferry Holdings Limited issued a formal notice to proceed, or equivalent instruction, authorising Guangzhou Shipyard International to begin building the two new Cook Strait ferries, and if so, on what date?

Corrected reply Question 30354 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Has Ferry Holdings Limited issued a formal notice to proceed, or equivalent instruction, authorising Guangzhou Shipyard International to begin building the two new Cook Strait ferries, and if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Corrected reply: Yes, as a fixed price contract was entered on 15 November 2025. We are aware of the "Cook Strait Gossip and Drama New Zealand" Facebook post you appear to have garnered your information from and suggest you do not believe everything you read on the internet.