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KiwiRail Ferries and the Government’s Role | Wellington News
The government’s sticking with KiwiRail to run the new Cook Strait ferries — set to launch in 2029 and costing $1.7 billion — sparking debate over whether the state should be in the ferry business at all. Named Kupe and Cook, the vessels will be owned by Ferry Holdings and leased to KiwiRail, with a review scheduled for 2039. Act Party’s David Seymour questions the spending, suggesting the money could fund hospitals, and hints at co-governance symbolism in the names. With both Act and National hinting at asset sales ahead of the election, the nation’s priorities — roads, hospitals, or…
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