14 Dec 2023
Marlborough Mayor 'blindsided' by ferry funding call
The Mayor of Marlborough says she's been blindsided by the government's decision not to fund major ferry upgrades. The two new mega-ferries that were set to be built by 2026 required bigger port infrastructure in Picton and Wellington. A temporary terminal has been operating in Picton for a month ahead of plans to demolish the old one. Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.