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Has the Crown returns agreement between Ferry Holdings Limited and KiwiRail Limited been signed, and if not, what is the current expected signing date?

Answered Question 33696 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Has the Crown returns agreement between Ferry Holdings Limited and KiwiRail Limited been signed, and if not, what is the current expected signing date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

The decisions in July 2026 were required before these arrangements can be finalised, and are now in train. The core elements underpinning this agreement have been announced in our speech dated 17 July 2026.