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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 12 MIN

Ferry Holdings Chairman Chris Mackenzie on latest Interislander announcement

from Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills · host Newstalk ZB

Winston Peters announced the new Cook Strait ferries are on track and will be named "Kupe" and "Cook. Ferry Holdings Ltd Chairman Chris Mackenzie joins Nick Mills on the show to today to discuss the announcement. He said the major announcement was overshadowed by conversation around the names although Mackenzie says he has only received positive feedback so far. Mackenzie laid out the plan for the introduction of the new ferries and when they are expected, saying although it would be good if they are early the wharves don't yet have the space for them. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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