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Mythbusters: Drunk Uncle Edition
Humorous take on that awkward family member that has got it all wrong on Clifford Bay
Jan 16


Right of reply to media release by Port of Marlborough
We congratulate Port of Marlborough on the demolition of the obsolete, seismic risk, concrete structure that supported the rail enabled that was retired in August last year. That is work that has to be done regardless of which site manages the Southern Ferry Terminal. This is not the start of new development; it is doing the required demolition. “There is no evidence that Port of Marlborough has a new design, a construction timetable or contracts in the place. So, there is am
Jan 14


Ferry Chaos: Stranded Families and Overbooked Ships Prove the "Patch-Up" Approach Won't Work
Disruptions happen and this peak season on the Cook Strait is no exception. The question is how long it takes to recover and it looks like it is going to be weeks before travellers will get home.
Jan 11


"The shortest route always wins"
Long-time ferry executive Per Rold shared a clear message drawn from decades of experience in Europe: the shortest route almost always wins.
Dec 30, 2025


Beginner's guide to North South Express
Better, faster, safer.
Dec 18, 2025


NSX Welcomes “Pro-Growth” Planning Overhaul: Clifford Bay Can Be Delivered by 2029
Clifford Bay Port Limited (NSX) today congratulates Finance Minister Nicola Willis and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop on the announcement of a sweeping overhaul of New Zealand’s planning rules, describing the reforms as the catalyst needed to secure the nation’s supply chain future.
Dec 9, 2025


Cheaper bananas!
NSX, the consortium developing a new ferry terminal and port at Clifford Bay has released its approach to customer charging. "Our charging policy is based on the fact that Clifford Bay delivers massive savings for passengers, road users and rail freight," NSX Managing Director Stephen Grice says. "We have taken the lead from Ports of Auckland which now returns its cost of capital for shareholders because its leadership has spread its charges across all users. "Clifford Bay s
Dec 4, 2025


It's a no-brainer !
Updated Benefit Cost Ratio report from Cooper Associates North South Express Consortium today released an updated independent Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) report for the development of Clifford Bay as a ferry port and terminal. It is updated using new costings released last week by the Government for the construction of a new wharf at Picton. “The higher costs for development of a new wharf in Picton has increased the BCR from 1.7 to 1.86 which is a material increase in what was
Dec 2, 2025


Economics of Clifford Bay vs Picton
Clifford Bay will save even more AND enable New Zealanders to capture massive benefits at much lower risk than Picton. It will put the new ferries to their best use.
Nov 26, 2025
Market Led Proposal to create a better, faster, safer connection between our major islands
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