KiwiRail | Tourism Ticker https://www.tourismticker.com/tag/kiwirail/ The Business of Tourism Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:06:29 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 212885728 Interim revenue jumps 53% for KiwiRail’s scenic services, surpassing pre-Covid https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/03/01/interim-revenue-jumps-53-for-kiwirails-scenic-services-surpassing-pre-covid/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/03/01/interim-revenue-jumps-53-for-kiwirails-scenic-services-surpassing-pre-covid/#respond Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:50:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=129848 "Our scenic tourism business provided a highlight, with a return to 70% of pre-Covid passenger levels," says the rail and ferry operator.

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Airport CEO leads Cook Strait ferry advisory group https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/02/16/airport-ceo-leads-cook-strait-ferry-advisory-group/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/02/16/airport-ceo-leads-cook-strait-ferry-advisory-group/#respond Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:29:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=129035 An independent ministerial advisory group led by Nelson Airport’s chief executive Mark Thompson has been set up to determine the future of KiwiRail’s Interislander service.

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KiwiRail terminating $551m contract for hybrid Interislander ferries https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/02/14/kiwirail-terminating-551m-contract-for-hybrid-interislander-ferries/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/02/14/kiwirail-terminating-551m-contract-for-hybrid-interislander-ferries/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:35:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=128899 KiwiRail is in talks to cancel its contract with shipbuilder Hyundai for two new hybrid ferries.

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Some Wellington rail services temporarily suspended https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/01/23/some-wellington-rail-services-temporarily-suspended/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/01/23/some-wellington-rail-services-temporarily-suspended/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:15:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=127703 KiwiRail and Metlink are temporarily suspending Wellington rail services on the Hutt Valley, Melling and Wairarapa lines from today to conduct urgent inspections on overhead power cables.

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KiwiRail prosecuted over Interislander power loss https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/01/18/kiwirail-prosecuted-over-interislander-power-loss/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/01/18/kiwirail-prosecuted-over-interislander-power-loss/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:55:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=127491 Maritime NZ is prosecuting KiwiRail over the Kaitaki ferry's loss of power close to the Wellington coast last summer.

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…plans advisory group on KiwiRail’s Interislander ferries https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/01/15/plans-advisory-group-on-kiwirails-interislander-ferries/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/01/15/plans-advisory-group-on-kiwirails-interislander-ferries/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:10:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=127339 The government will set up an expert advisory group to provide it with independent advice on KiwiRail’s Interislander ferry service.

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KiwiRail’s Great Journeys “thrilled” at NY Times recognition https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/01/15/kiwirails-great-journeys-thrilled-at-ny-times-recognition/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/01/15/kiwirails-great-journeys-thrilled-at-ny-times-recognition/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:02:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=127347 KiwiRail says it is "beyond thrilled" to represent New Zealand in being featured on The New York Times' 52 places to go in 2024 list.

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Coastal Pacific launches premium service, returns to seven days https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/12/14/coastal-pacific-launches-premium-service-returns-to-seven-days/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/12/14/coastal-pacific-launches-premium-service-returns-to-seven-days/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:27:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=127081 Great Journeys New Zealand's Coastal Pacific scenic train has launched its Scenic Plus premium dining experience and returned to a full seven-day service.

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KiwiRail pulls plug on hybrid ferries after govt declines $1.5bn funding https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/12/13/kiwirail-pulls-plug-on-hybrid-ferries-after-govt-declines-1-5bn-funding/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/12/13/kiwirail-pulls-plug-on-hybrid-ferries-after-govt-declines-1-5bn-funding/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=127044 The Interislander operator abandons its upgrade project after the govt rejects a funding request citing ballooning costs of $3bn.

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Te Huia to add additional services https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/25/te-huia-train-to-add-additional-services-from-feb/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/25/te-huia-train-to-add-additional-services-from-feb/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:05:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=124330 The Te Huia passenger train between Hamilton and Auckland will run additional weekday and weekend services from February next year.

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Auckland, Wellington rail services cancelled for long weekend https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/19/auckland-wellington-rail-services-cancelled-for-long-weekend/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/19/auckland-wellington-rail-services-cancelled-for-long-weekend/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:05:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=124216 Rail networks in Auckland and Wellington will be closed over Labour Weekend to enable KiwiRail to conduct line works.

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Tourism recovery drives scenic train services, Interislander rebound – KiwiRail https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/03/tourism-recovery-drives-scenic-train-services-interislander-rebound-kiwirail/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/03/tourism-recovery-drives-scenic-train-services-interislander-rebound-kiwirail/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:55:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=123236 The SOE's scenic train operations saw revenue jump more than 600% in FY23.

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KiwiRail restarts Coastal Pacific, new dining experience coming https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/09/25/kiwirail-restarts-coastal-pacific-new-dining-experience-coming/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/09/25/kiwirail-restarts-coastal-pacific-new-dining-experience-coming/#respond Sun, 24 Sep 2023 18:27:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=122803 Great Journeys New Zealand has restarted the Coastal Pacific train that runs along the South Island's east coast.

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KiwiRail makes improvements to tackle disruptions https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/09/05/kiwirail-makes-improvements-to-tackle-disruptions/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/09/05/kiwirail-makes-improvements-to-tackle-disruptions/#respond Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:07:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=121763 KiwiRail has made four improvements to its track evaluation car (TEC) procedures to ensure further disruptions to its network are avoided.

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Te Huia passenger numbers, satisfaction hit new highs https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/08/30/te-huia-passenger-numbers-satisfaction-hit-new-highs/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/08/30/te-huia-passenger-numbers-satisfaction-hit-new-highs/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:03:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=121496 Passenger numbers on the Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland hit a high in August despite major disruptions to the service in July.

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TranzAlpine to commemorate 100 years of Ōtira tunnel https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/08/02/tranzalpine-to-commemorate-100-years-of-otira-tunnel/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/08/02/tranzalpine-to-commemorate-100-years-of-otira-tunnel/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:35:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=119949 KiwiRail's TranzAlpine scenic train is putting on a special journey to commemorate the 100th anniversary of a crucial tunnel link between the West Coast and the South Island.

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Te Huia marks return to Auckland with free tickets https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/28/te-huia-marks-return-to-auckland-with-free-tickets/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/28/te-huia-marks-return-to-auckland-with-free-tickets/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:05:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=119724 KiwiRail and Waikato Regional Council will mark Te Huia's return to central Auckland with free tickets for a week.

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Questions raised over Te Huia systems, Auckland ban https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/17/questions-raised-over-te-huia-systems-auckland-ban/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/17/questions-raised-over-te-huia-systems-auckland-ban/#respond Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:25:31 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=119142 The Waikato Chamber of Commerce has asked WorkSafe to investigate the reasons why Waka Kotahi has banned the Te Huia passenger train from entering Auckland's metro rail network.

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Te Huia banned from Auckland metro rail network https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/12/te-huia-banned-from-auckland-metro-rail-network/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/12/te-huia-banned-from-auckland-metro-rail-network/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:57:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=118954 The Te Huia passenger train between Hamilton and Auckland has been banned from entering the city's metro network, and will instead stop at Papakura rather than its usual termination point at The Strand in Parnell.

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Memorial marks 100 years since passenger train derailment https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/11/memorial-marks-100-years-since-passenger-train-derailment/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/11/memorial-marks-100-years-since-passenger-train-derailment/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:05:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=118834 A new memorial at Ongarue in the Manawatu district has been unveiled to mark 100 years since the derailment of a train that killed 17 people and seriously injured 28 others.

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Auckland – Wellington commuter train “could undermine Northern Explorer” https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/10/auckland-wellington-commuter-train-could-undermine-northern-explorer/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/10/auckland-wellington-commuter-train-could-undermine-northern-explorer/#respond Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:57:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=118761 A passenger rail service between Auckland and Wellington could potentially undermine KiwiRail's Northern Explorer scenic train, according to feedback in a report from the Transport and Infrastructure Committee.

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KiwiRail selling freight ferry to free up funding, crew https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/06/20/kiwirail-selling-freight-ferry-to-free-up-funding-crew/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/06/20/kiwirail-selling-freight-ferry-to-free-up-funding-crew/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:50:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=117618 KiwiRail plans to sell its Valentine ferry to free up funding and crew for further passenger and freight ferries.

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KiwiRail adds new West Coast travel packages to TranzAlpine https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/06/02/kiwirail-adds-new-west-coast-travel-packages-to-tranzalpine/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/06/02/kiwirail-adds-new-west-coast-travel-packages-to-tranzalpine/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:55:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=116832 KiwiRail's Great Journeys New Zealand has added new rail-based tourism packages to its TranzAlpine experience to encourage visitors to explore the West Coast.

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KiwiRail “sorry” for ferry power outage, promises more checks https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/05/08/kiwirail-sorry-for-ferry-power-outage-promises-more-checks/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/05/08/kiwirail-sorry-for-ferry-power-outage-promises-more-checks/#respond Sun, 07 May 2023 18:45:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=115023 An investigation into a power outage on Interislander's Kaitaki ferry on 28 January 2023 has found that KiwiRail did not correctly follow its own equipment replacement processes.

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Rising risks for rail from climate change – TAIC https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/05/04/rising-risks-for-rail-from-climate-change-taic/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/05/04/rising-risks-for-rail-from-climate-change-taic/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 19:40:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=114888 The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has warned of growing climate change risk to New Zealand's rail infrastructure following a derailment.

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Fixes underway for Wellington rail network https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/05/02/fixes-underway-for-wellington-rail-network/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/05/02/fixes-underway-for-wellington-rail-network/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 18:50:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=114676 Disruption to KiwiRail’s Wellington network and services such as the Northern Explorer due to a faulty track evaluation car could be over by the end of the week.

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Northern Explorer impacted by capital’s rail restrictions https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/05/01/northern-explorer-impacted-by-capitals-rail-restrictions/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/05/01/northern-explorer-impacted-by-capitals-rail-restrictions/#respond Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:55:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=114609 Scenic train journeys on the Northern Explorer will be slower on trips between Wellington and Auckland from today.

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KiwiRail fined $350k for failing to protect worker https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/04/20/kiwirail-fined-350k-for-failing-to-protect-worker-safety/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/04/20/kiwirail-fined-350k-for-failing-to-protect-worker-safety/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:55:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=114048 KiwiRail has been fined $350,000 and ordered to pay $30,000 in reparations after a worker was injured on an Interislander ferry.

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KiwiRail scenic services back on track with revenue rising, restart of premium https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/03/14/kiwirail-scenic-services-back-on-track-with-revenue-rising-restart-of-premium/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/03/14/kiwirail-scenic-services-back-on-track-with-revenue-rising-restart-of-premium/#respond Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:50:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=111922 KiwiRail's tourist trains generated $9.3m in revenue for the half year to December 2022, up from the $1.8m reported for the previous Covid-impacted corresponding period.

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IWD2023: KiwiRail’s Tracey Goodall on her journey to leadership https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/03/06/iwd2023-kiwirails-tracey-goodall-on-her-journey-to-leadership/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/03/06/iwd2023-kiwirails-tracey-goodall-on-her-journey-to-leadership/#respond Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:50:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=111291 To mark International Women’s Day this week, the Ticker is publishing a series of articles from women leaders in tourism and will look at the state of equality in the sector.

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Interislander’s Kaitaki ferry to resume passenger services https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/03/03/interislanders-kaitaki-ferry-to-resume-passenger-services/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/03/03/interislanders-kaitaki-ferry-to-resume-passenger-services/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:55:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=111261 The Interislander ferry Kaitaki will resume passenger services tomorrow following the go-ahead from independent assessors and Maritime New Zealand.

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“Ferry operators different to airlines” – Interislander sticks by refund, compensation policy https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/28/ferry-operators-different-to-airlines-interislander-on-its-refund-compensation-policy/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/28/ferry-operators-different-to-airlines-interislander-on-its-refund-compensation-policy/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:40:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=110976 The Cook Strait operators are accused of flouting compensation rules but they may not have to meet the same standard as airlines.

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Consumer NZ criticises Cook Strait ferry operators https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/23/consumer-nz-criticises-cook-strait-ferry-operators-for-customer-failures/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/23/consumer-nz-criticises-cook-strait-ferry-operators-for-customer-failures/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 17:57:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=110750 Consumer New Zealand has criticised Interislander and Bluebridge for failing to do enough to help customers impacted by Cook Strait ferry mechanical failures.

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Interislander launches updated website, new features https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/09/interislander-launches-updated-website-new-features/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/09/interislander-launches-updated-website-new-features/#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=109832 A redesign of the Interislander website aims to improve the customer experience for ferry passengers.

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Interislander boosts services, Kaitaki resumes freight-only sailings https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/03/interislander-boosts-services-kaitaki-resumes-freight-only-sailings/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/03/interislander-boosts-services-kaitaki-resumes-freight-only-sailings/#respond Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:55:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=109566 Interislander is putting on additional sailings of Aratere and Valentine to help meet increased demand for ferries across the Cook Strait.

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Cooling fault cause of Interislander ferry breakdown https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/01/cooling-fault-cause-of-interislander-ferry-breakdown/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/01/cooling-fault-cause-of-interislander-ferry-breakdown/#respond Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:45:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=109392 A fault in an engine cooling system has been identified as the issue that caused KiwiRail's Kaitaki ferry to lose power and drift across the Cook Strait on Saturday.

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Kaitaki ferry failure sign of lagging govt investment – Maritime Union https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/01/31/kaitaki-ferry-engine-failure-a-sign-of-lagging-govt-investment-maritime-union/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/01/31/kaitaki-ferry-engine-failure-a-sign-of-lagging-govt-investment-maritime-union/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:55:04 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=109316 The Maritime Union has criticised the failure of an engine in the Kaitaki ferry as being an indication of an aging fleet.

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Revamped ferry facilities coming to Wellington https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/01/26/revamped-ferry-facilities-coming-to-wellington/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/01/26/revamped-ferry-facilities-coming-to-wellington/#respond Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:45:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=109025 Interislander facilities will also be able to accommodate two new larger ferries, with diesel and electric hybrid capabilities.

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Auckland rail shutdown during Anniversary Weekend https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/01/19/auckland-rail-shutdown-during-anniversary-weekend/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/01/19/auckland-rail-shutdown-during-anniversary-weekend/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:45:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=108645 Auckland’s rail network will shut down over the upcoming Anniversary Weekend, says KiwiRail.

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Taumarunui celebrates return of Northern Explorer https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/12/07/taumarunui-celebrates-return-of-northern-explorer/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/12/07/taumarunui-celebrates-return-of-northern-explorer/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=107595 Crowds have gathered in Taumarunui to celebrate the return of the Northern Explorer at a station-side party.

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KiwiRail sets holiday shutdown period for Auckland https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/11/23/kiwirail-sets-holiday-shutdown-period-for-auckland/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/11/23/kiwirail-sets-holiday-shutdown-period-for-auckland/#respond Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:25:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=106759 KiwiRail’s network-wide rail holiday shutdown in Auckland will take place from 26 December until 15 January to allow workers to conduct network maintenance.

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Northern Explorer’s Taumarunui stop ripe for operator opportunities https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/11/17/northern-explorers-taumarunui-stop-ripe-for-operator-opportunities/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/11/17/northern-explorers-taumarunui-stop-ripe-for-operator-opportunities/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:40:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=106458 Central North Island operators in the Ruapehu region and Taumarunui are set to benefit from the scenic train's visits.

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KiwiRail’s tourist trains suffer Covid low of $3.5m revenue https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/10/26/kiwirails-tourist-trains-hit-covid-low-with-3-5m-revenue/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/10/26/kiwirails-tourist-trains-hit-covid-low-with-3-5m-revenue/#respond Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:50:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=105078 KiwiRail will be hoping for a strong rebound in its tourist trains business after revenue fell to $3.5m for the year to June 2022 - the lowest recorded during the pandemic .

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KiwiRail to pay $275k over Kaitaki ferry injury https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/10/19/kiwirail-to-pay-275k-over-kaitaki-ferry-injury/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/10/19/kiwirail-to-pay-275k-over-kaitaki-ferry-injury/#respond Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:55:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=104765 KiwiRail and Higgins Towing Services have been sentenced and fined in the Wellington District Court for failing to provide a safe working environment.

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KiwiRail to stay SOE – govt https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/10/07/kiwirail-to-stay-soe-govt/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/10/07/kiwirail-to-stay-soe-govt/#respond Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=104021 KiwiRail will remain a state-owned enterprise to focus on transitioning its above-rail business to be financially self-sufficient, says the government.

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Scenic services, Interislander hurt by pandemic – KiwiRail https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/10/03/scenic-services-interislander-hurt-by-pandemic-kiwirail/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/10/03/scenic-services-interislander-hurt-by-pandemic-kiwirail/#respond Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:49:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=103704 KiwiRail has reported a surplus of $133.9m for the year to 30 June 2022 in what it called a difficult operating environment.

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KiwiRail improves Interislander rail safety after worker hurt https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/09/23/kiwirail-improves-interislander-rail-safety-after-worker-hurt/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/09/23/kiwirail-improves-interislander-rail-safety-after-worker-hurt/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:40:55 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=103224 KiwiRail has undertaken safety reviews and made improvements to its shunting and coupling processes for transferring rail wagons to ferries, following a Transport Accident Investigation Commission inquiry.

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KiwiRail to get major train control upgrade https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/09/15/kiwirail-to-get-major-train-control-upgrade/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/09/15/kiwirail-to-get-major-train-control-upgrade/#respond Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:15:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=102724 KiwiRail is getting a new system that will enable its train control team to manage the rail network simultaneously from Auckland and Wellington.

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Interislander adds Valentine freighter to fleet https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/09/13/interislander-adds-valentine-freighter-to-fleet/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/09/13/interislander-adds-valentine-freighter-to-fleet/#respond Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:35:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=102564 Interislander has reportedly paid €5.2m (NZ$8.6m) for the purchase of the Valentine freighter ferry to ensure capacity for customers as it prepares for the pre-Christmas demand.

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Damaged Interislander ferry back for sea trials https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/09/12/damaged-interislander-ferry-back-for-sea-trials/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/09/12/damaged-interislander-ferry-back-for-sea-trials/#respond Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:45:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=102486 The Interislander’s Kaiarahi ferry is back on the water for sea trials after a major gearbox failure took it out of service in August 2021.

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