look back at the thread. Another poster commented that the herald is far right wing. There hasn’t been any commenting about media bias. Your looking for something that isn’t here.
No, no - we all remember your posts.
I don’t know what you’re even on about??? And why are you talking about me all the time? Weird.
As I understand it they have ordered the ferries but are still working on the planning for the infrastructure. It’s not designed yet, albeit they have spent a couple hundred million clearing areas and in prep work.
As I understand it wasn't much point in starting to build Port infrastructure until the confirmation of the vessel's progression.
When you order the vessel, don’t you know it’s specifications so you can plan around the berthing requirements?
Mike would probably do a better job as it turns out.
From Steven Joyce on why National didn’t follow this path before 2018:
Yes wiz That is a good article.From Steven Joyce on why National didn’t follow this path before 2018:
The interisland ferry decision was the wrong one from the start. As Finance Minister in 2017, I clearly recall being advised that rail-enabled ferries would be a big, expensive mistake in this day and age. All over the world they were being retired, and virtually nobody was building new ones. The market had long since voted with its feet and we should too. Interestingly, at that time KiwiRail agreed.
The only fiscally responsible move was roll-on, roll-off ferries, which do a fine job of shifting freight and people between islands and continents all around the world. With most freight now in containers, getting it from shore to ship and ship to shore is simple and easy. In 2017, it made no sense for New Zealand to be the last country in the world to build ferries with train tracks on them.
One thing that united the new coalition partners was a nostalgic love for all things heavy rail. They swiftly sent the message to KiwiRail that they wanted rail-enabled ferries, and would pay for them. Never mind that four of the five current ships on the strait are not rail-enabled and have no need to be – it was time to go back to the future. The rest of the world was wrong.
They would spare no taxpayer expense, and they didn’t. It is absolutely no surprise that the cost has blown out from $775 million to $3b in just five years. And all this for an Interislander operation that had revenue of just $151m in the last financial year and a surplus of $12m.
Steven Joyce: Labour’s record - so much spent, so little achieved
OPINION: Our reputation for building things is in the toilet.www.nzherald.co.nz
Sound like how the rest of the world does it.
Some parts of the world have tunnels
Picton will need to close its wharves in 2026 if it doesn't get urgent attention.
Didn't realize that. However as Kiwis we all know we will have to accept something that is sub par and will need to replaced again further down the line by another government who will be blaming the previous government.
My understanding is that they have been patched up over the years
I was working in the freight industry back in the 70's and that was the route in those days
- The public didn’t know what they were getting
3 x $1.2 billion dollar terminals instead of 2
Such a windy fact free day today- The public didn’t know what they were getting
- Worst government ever (after 2 weeks)
- Just because a majority voted for it doesn’t make it right
- No ringing endorsement from middle NZ
Have you lefties been taking lessons from Trump about how to lose an election?
Next there will be capital Hill style temper tantrum protest… hang on… the Maori party organised protests already!
