The new journey to set sail.

Delivering safe, reliable and affordable Cook Strait ferry services for all New Zealanders by 2029

Ferry Holdings was established in March 2025 to lead the procurement and contractual negotiations with shipyards, ports, and other parties to enable the affordable delivery of two Cook Strait ferries to enter service in 2029.

Ferry Holdings Strategy 2025-2029

Delivering strong connections

News & Media Releases.

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...

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...

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...