Minister for Rail Winston Peters Directors have been appointed company for new Cook Strait ferry company charged with negotiating procurement contracts for two new Cook Strait ferries. \
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Peters said the three bring substantial and specific expertise for the “no-nonsense” delivery of cost-effective infrastructure.
“The new board will manage the contractual negotiations with shipyards, ports, and any other party required to deliver safe, reliable and resilient Interislander services into the future – working closely with us as shareholding Ministers.
“The board will undertake the procurement process for new ferries and report back to ministers for final decisions and similarly engage in the landside development planning and funding agreements with ports with decisions taken by ministers.
