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Rail network funding overhaul mooted in draft report 16th December 2019 /

Rail network funding overhaul mooted in draft report

The government’s Draft New Zealand Rail Plan has proposed a new long-term funding framework for rail which would see Kiwirail’s network funding channelled through the National Land Transport Fund.


ORC to present case for Queenstown ferry as Go Orange bows out 21st November 2019

ORC to present case for Queenstown ferry as Go Orange bows out

The Otago Regional Council is developing a business case for a water ferry on Lake Wakatipu, following news this week Go Orange will cease its public scheduled ferry services come the end of February 2020.


Fullers360 increases Waiheke fares ahead of summer season 15th October 2019 /

Fullers360 increases Waiheke fares ahead of summer season

Fullers360 Experience & Cruises has increased its Waiheke Island ferry fares ahead of the start of the summer season.


Fullers360 adds capacity to fleet after spending $15m 6th September 2019

Fullers360 adds capacity to fleet after spending $15m

Fullers360 has taken delivery of two new vessels to service its Waiheke Island and Devonport routes following a $15m investment.


Bluebridge to run limited ferries after Picton wharf damage 17th July 2019

Bluebridge to run limited ferries after Picton wharf damage

Bluebridge is running limited servicxes after one of its ferries clipped its berth at Picton wharf attempting to dock.


KiwiRail: “Best December ever” for Interislander drives tourism revenue 20th February 2019 / /

KiwiRail: “Best December ever” for Interislander drives tourism revenue

Revenue from the operator’s Great Journeys of NZ business was up 8% in the second half of 2018.


Fullers360: Collaboration, investment key to new ferry plan 14th November 2018

Fullers360: Collaboration, investment key to new ferry plan

The operator has launched ‘Gulf 2025’ to help cope with an expected surge in passenger numbers.


TAIC launches inquiry into Fullers GreatSights grounding 30th October 2018

TAIC launches inquiry into Fullers GreatSights grounding

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has launched an inquiry into the running aground of a Fullers GreatSights vessel.


Go Orange takes to the lake with new ferry service 24th October 2018

Go Orange takes to the lake with new ferry service

Scenic ferry trips to Jack’s Point and Kingston could be on the cards in the future following the launch of Queenstown’s first fixed-schedule ferry service by adventure tourism business Go Orange.


KiwiRail operating surplus slips despite tourism revenue surge 27th August 2018 /

KiwiRail operating surplus slips despite tourism revenue surge

The rail and ferry operator says revenue from its tourism operations jumped 22%.