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Barry Soper: Snap debate about ferries didn't reveal much

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 25 Jun 2024, 8:09pm
The KiwiRail owned vessel has had its sailings cancelled this week, as engineers look to fix problems hydraulic issues which are affecting steering (Wikimedia)
The KiwiRail owned vessel has had its sailings cancelled this week, as engineers look to fix problems hydraulic issues which are affecting steering (Wikimedia)

Barry Soper: Snap debate about ferries didn't reveal much

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 25 Jun 2024, 8:09pm

A political blame game around Cook Strait ferries.

KiwiRail, Maritime New Zealand, and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission are all investigating Interislander's Aratere, which ran aground on Friday after experiencing steering issues.

The Government pulled the plug on new mega-ferries and upgraded portside infrastructure, soon after taking power.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the controversy further. 

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