The company overseeing the new infrastructure and ferries for Cook Strait is confident it can deliver by 2029.
Winston Peters has announced agreements to build and modernise ports in Wellington and Picton for the arrival of new Interislander ferries.
Ferry Holdings Chair Chris Mackenzie says there will be robust discussions between KiwiRail, Ferry Holdings, and ports on delivering the project.
He's feeling positive, despite New Zealand's track record with infrastructure.
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