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Further to reply 30343 (2026), what specific written advice, if any, has the Minister received from Ferry Holdings Limited, the Treasury, the Ministry of Transport, or any other officials since 1 January 2026 assessing the likelihood of the new Cook Strait ferries entering service by the end of 2029, and on what dates was each piece of advice received?

Answered Question 32023 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 30343 (2026), what specific written advice, if any, has the Minister received from Ferry Holdings Limited, the Treasury, the Ministry of Transport, or any other officials since 1 January 2026 assessing the likelihood of the new Cook Strait ferries entering service by the end of 2029, and on what dates was each piece of advice received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Where it has been possible to release these titles and documents we have done so. The Treasury has also proactively released advice on its website leading up to our November 2025 announcement.