Episode description

Communities around the country are waiting with bated breath for news about major infrastructure projects – ones that are set to cost a lot of money.

The government’s expected to announce the future of Interislander’s Cook Strait ferries this week – after the $3 billion mega ferry contract was canned last year due to ‘significant cost blowouts’.

Meanwhile, a report has revealed a ‘lack of confidence’ in a French contractor’s forecasts for the $5.5 billion City Rail Link in Auckland – the company has execs flying out this month to address concerns.

There’s apparently a 50% likelihood the November 2025 completion date will be met.

Later on The Front Page, Transporting New Zealand’s Policy and Advocacy Lead Billy Clemens is with us to discuss why the industry is on tenterhooks over the upcoming decision around the Cook Strait ferries.

But first, Public Transport Users Association chairperson Niall Robertson is with us to discuss the City Rail Link.

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Host: Chelsea Daniels
Sound Engineer/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Ethan Sills

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