16th December 2019 Ferry / RailThe 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.
21st November 2019 FerryThe 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.
15th October 2019 Ferry / Waiheke IslandFullers360 Experience & Cruises has increased its Waiheke Island ferry fares ahead of the start of the summer season.
6th September 2019 FerryFullers360 has taken delivery of two new vessels to service its Waiheke Island and Devonport routes following a $15m investment.
17th July 2019 FerryBluebridge is running limited servicxes after one of its ferries clipped its berth at Picton wharf attempting to dock.
20th February 2019 Corporate / Ferry / RailRevenue from the operator’s Great Journeys of NZ business was up 8% in the second half of 2018.
14th November 2018 FerryThe operator has launched ‘Gulf 2025’ to help cope with an expected surge in passenger numbers.
30th October 2018 FerryThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission has launched an inquiry into the running aground of a Fullers GreatSights vessel.
24th October 2018 FerryScenic 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.
27th August 2018 Ferry / RailThe rail and ferry operator says revenue from its tourism operations jumped 22%.
