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Has physical construction of either of the two new Cook Strait ferries commenced at Guangzhou Shipyard International, and if so, on what date did steel-cutting or keel-laying begin for each vessel?

Answered Question 30355 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Has physical construction of either of the two new Cook Strait ferries commenced at Guangzhou Shipyard International, and if so, on what date did steel-cutting or keel-laying begin for each vessel?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

No, and a simple search on Google would tell the member that construction is scheduled to start in 2027 after vessel design is completed.