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Fullers360’s Waiheke fares avoid regulation 13th November 2023

Fullers360’s Waiheke fares avoid regulation

Fullers360 chief executive Mike Horne has welcomed Waka Kotahi’s decision to continue the ferry service’s exempt status regarding fare pricing.


Fullers360 launches new bookable Waiheke service 3rd October 2023

Fullers360 launches new bookable Waiheke service

Fullers360 is adding a new service to Waiheke Island from November that will complement its current sailings over the summer.


Explore snaps up Auckland services after Fullers360 pulls out 18th September 2023 /

Explore snaps up Auckland services after Fullers360 pulls out

Ferry and tourism operator Explore Group will take over Auckland’s Bayswater and Birkenhead / Te Onewa Northcote Point ferry routes from 1 October 2023.


Fullers360 raises wages for skippers, deckhands 18th September 2023

Fullers360 raises wages for skippers, deckhands

Fullers360 is raising wages for its deckhands and skippers in the second pay increases this year.


Fullers cuts ferry services to focus on crew training 18th August 2023 /

Fullers cuts ferry services to focus on crew training

Fullers360 is making further cuts to its Auckland Transport services for up to 18 months as it doubles down on staff training programme.


Revenue tops pre-Covid for Fullers360 owner, but so do costs leading to loss 10th August 2023 /

Revenue tops pre-Covid for Fullers360 owner, but so do costs leading to loss

The company’s international patronage will be back to pre-Covid levels by October, says Souter Holdings Fullers.


Fullers360: Govt move on migrant maritime workers will address critical labour shortage 12th April 2023 /

Fullers360: Govt move on migrant maritime workers will address critical labour shortage

Fullers360 has welcomed the government’s move to improve residency pathways for skippers and deck hands under the transport sector agreement.


Fullers360 cancels services ahead of busy Easter 6th April 2023

Fullers360 cancels services ahead of busy Easter

Fullers360 is urging people travelling to and from Waiheke Island over the Easter break to plan ahead and travel during off peak times.


Fullers360 reduces off-peak Waiheke Island fares by 50% 30th March 2023 /

Fullers360 reduces off-peak Waiheke Island fares by 50%

Fullers360 is reducing fares from Auckland to Waiheke Island during off-peak hours, in a move its chief executive says will make a positive difference to passengers, tourism operators and Waiheke Island business owners.


Auckland transport operators to hold careers day 17th November 2022 /

Auckland transport operators to hold careers day

Auckland Transport and the region’s bus, train and ferry operators are putting on the city’s first ever Public Transport Careers Day on Saturday.


Fullers360 partnership donates 90% of leftover food 26th October 2022 /

Fullers360 partnership donates 90% of leftover food

The leftover food from the ferry operator’s onboard cafés will go to people in need around Auckland.


Fullers360 short 60 staff for summer, warns of delays 7th October 2022 /

Fullers360 short 60 staff for summer, warns of delays

Auckland ferry operator Fullers360 says it is short 60 positions to run its optimal summer schedule.


Cheaper Waiheke ferry fares to take effect 30th August 2022 /

Cheaper Waiheke ferry fares to take effect

Visitors and residents on Waiheke Island will benefit from cheaper ferry fares as the AT HOP Monthly Pass comes into effect from 1 September.


Fullers360 rolls out HOP system for ferries 9th August 2022 /

Fullers360 rolls out HOP system for ferries

Auckland ferry services to Devonport and Waiheke Island are now using Auckland Transport’s AT HOP Card following their successful integration into the public transport network.


Fullers360: Staff shortages leading to service disruption 1st August 2022

Fullers360: Staff shortages leading to service disruption

Staff shortages have caused Fullers360 to cancel or delay a number of its services at short notice and the company is warning customers to expect disruption.


Fullers360 secures greener future through AT deal 18th July 2022 /

Fullers360 secures greener future through AT deal

Fullers360’s Auckland business has been secured through a deal with Auckland Transport – and the future of ferry transport is green, says its chief executive.


Fullers360 puts prices up starting 1 July 30th June 2022

Fullers360 puts prices up starting 1 July

Commuter and scenic ferry operator Fullers360 is increasing fares across its Waiheke Island, Rangitoto Island, Rotoroa Island and Coromandel services.


Fullers360 reduces ferry services due to staff shortages 14th March 2022

Fullers360 reduces ferry services due to staff shortages

Fullers360 has made temporary changes to its Devonnport, Bayswater and Birkenhead ferry timetables due to staff shortages caused by Covid-19.


Fullers360 to provide free period products 3rd February 2022

Fullers360 to provide free period products

Fullers360 is to provide free tampons and pads for customers and staff in a tie up with social enterprise Dignity NZ.


Non-residents can travel to Waiheke from today – Fullers360 3rd December 2021 /

Non-residents can travel to Waiheke from today – Fullers360

Fullers360 will welcome non-resident travellers to Waiheke Island from today as the traffic light Covid-19 Protection Framework begins.


Fullers360 offers free travel for ANZAC Day service 21st April 2021

Fullers360 offers free travel for ANZAC Day service

Fullers360 is offering free travel from Devonport to Auckland on its first 5am sailing to get passengers across for the ANZAC memorial service on Sunday 25 April.


Fullers360 boosts Waiheke Island services 13th April 2021

Fullers360 boosts Waiheke Island services

Fullers360 is rolling out an additional peak weekday return sailing from Auckland to Waiheke Island to cater for demand.


Fuller360 suffers 30% drop in passengers across destinations 30th March 2021 /

Fuller360 suffers 30% drop in passengers across destinations

Drop mitigated by Kiwi tourists exploring Hauraki Gulf more.


DOC reconsiders Fullers’ Motutapu/Rangitoto concession 9th December 2020 /

DOC reconsiders Fullers’ Motutapu/Rangitoto concession

An application by Fullers Group to operate guided tours on Rangitoto and Motutapu islands in the Hauraki Gulf should have been declined/


Fullers360 launches ‘summer ready’ services 22nd October 2020

Fullers360 launches ‘summer ready’ services

Fullers360 is launching a set of new products and services, specifically tailored to the local domestic market.


Fullers360 adds sailings to ease Auckland congestion 25th September 2020

Fullers360 adds sailings to ease Auckland congestion

Fullers360 has brought back 30-minute off-peak sailings on its Devonport route in a bid to help ease travel challenges caused by the damage to Auckland’s Harbour Bridge.


Fulllers skipper on cellphone when buoy struck 10th August 2020 /

Fulllers skipper on cellphone when buoy struck

The skipper of Auckland-based Fullers Group ferry, Torea, has been fined $2500 for colliding with a lit navigation buoy in the Waitematā Harbour.


Hole in the Rock cruises resume for long weekend 29th May 2020 /

Hole in the Rock cruises resume for long weekend

Fullers GreatSights will restart its Hole in the Rock cruises in the Bay of Islands this long weekend.


Fullers360 launches free lockdown ferry services 26th March 2020 /

Fullers360 launches free lockdown ferry services

Fullers has introduced an alternative timetable to support those who need essential.


Fullers360 implements Covid-19 protocols on Waiheke ferries 23rd March 2020 /

Fullers360 implements Covid-19 protocols on Waiheke ferries

Fullers360 ferry services wants Covid-19 self-isolating passengers to identity themselves, requesting they do not queue or board vessels.


Auckland mayor: Ferry cancellations ‘unacceptable’ 23rd January 2020 /

Auckland mayor: Ferry cancellations ‘unacceptable’

Auckland mayor Phil Goff says the recent Fullers ferry cancellations in Auckland are “unacceptable”.


Fullers360 introduces increased summer pricing 9th December 2019 /

Fullers360 introduces increased summer pricing

Fullers360 will introduce summer season pricing on its Waiheke, Motutapu and Rangitoto ferry routes.


Fullers rolls-out new centralised brand, raises fares 12th October 2018

Fullers rolls-out new centralised brand, raises fares

The group has re-branded under the single banner of Fullers360 Experiences and Cruises.


Fullers CEO: Why I sold ManaBus and Nakedbus 25th June 2018 /

Fullers CEO: Why I sold ManaBus and Nakedbus

The sale of the two coach services came after eight months of effort trying to integrate them into Fullers, says Mike Horne.


Fullers sells ManaBus, Nakedbus operations 22nd June 2018 /

Fullers sells ManaBus, Nakedbus operations

Fullers is selling its ManaBus and Nakedbus coach operations to concentrate on its ferry services.


New CEO and tourism strategy for Fullers 25th July 2017

New CEO and tourism strategy for Fullers

Mike Horne has been appointed chief executive of Fullers Group signalling a shift in strategy for the cruise, ferry and coach operator.


New Fullers ferry to cope with tourist demand 14th March 2017

New Fullers ferry to cope with tourist demand

Fullers is introducing a new vessel, Capricornian Surfer, dedicated to Devonport to cope with tourism demand.