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Independent inquiry into the state of the ferries needed; supply chains, tourism, people jeopardised

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 6 Mar 2023, 7:15am
Photo / Mark MItchell
Photo / Mark MItchell

Independent inquiry into the state of the ferries needed; supply chains, tourism, people jeopardised

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 6 Mar 2023, 7:15am

Pressure is mounting on Cook Strait ferry services after yet another problem.

An engineering issue has forced the Interislander's Kaitaki out of action —again— only one day after it had the all-clear to sail again.

The ferry hasn't been able to take passengers from the end of January when it lost power and had to make a mayday call.

Jon Reeves from the Public Transport Users' Association told Mike Hosking that it's time for an independent inquiry into the state of the ferries.

He says it jeopardises supply chains, tourism, and the average person when it doesn't work.

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