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Further to reply 30354 (2026), 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, as distinct from the signing of the shipbuilding contract, and if so, on what date?

Answered Question 32008 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 30354 (2026), 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, as distinct from the signing of the shipbuilding contract, 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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Refer to the reply to 30354 (2026). The entire point of the contract is to build the two Cook Strait ferries.