News & media releases

October 14, 2025

New Zealand secures major shipbuilder for new ferries

The Government, through its procuring company Ferry Holdings Limited has secured Guangzhou Shipyard International as the builder of two new...
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September 3, 2025

Rail ferries enter final procurement stage

Ferry Holdings has secured the preferred supplier of two new ferries to serve passengers, road and rail for the next...
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August 6, 2025

Ferry Holdings Limited Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive

Wellington, New Zealand – Ferry Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandip Ranchhod as its new Chief...
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July 1, 2025

Foundations set for ferry infrastructure

Ferry Holdings has reached agreement with CentrePort, Port Marlborough and KiwiRail on core infrastructure scope, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced...
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May 22, 2025

Ferry Holdings Limited Announces Appointment of New Interim Chief Executive

Wellington, New Zealand – Ferry Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Silk as its new Interim...
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May 7, 2025

Ferry procurement proceeds at pace

Ferry Holdings’ closed tender procurement process for the design, build and delivery of two new ships has reached another milestone...
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April 30, 2025

Decommissioning of the Aratere Ferry

Following the announcements made by the Minister of Rail on 31 March 2025, Ferry Holdings Limited has initiated discussions with...
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March 31, 2025

Rail ferries and straightforward infrastructure

Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced the plan for two new rail ferries to enter service in 2029, continuing the...
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February 17, 2025

Directors appointed to Ferry Holdings Limited

Minister for Rail Winston Peters has announced director appointments for Ferry Holdings Limited – the schedule 4a company charged with...
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