Controversy over Wellington's future ferry terminal

From Nine To Noon, 9:07 am on 28 October 2020
Site operations at CentrePort in Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday, 26 July 2018. Photo: Dave Lintott / lintottphoto.co.nz

Photo: © Dave Lintott Photography 2018 / Supplied

Where should Wellington's future ferry terminal be built?

Two new rail ferries are due in 2024, but new terminals are needed in the capital and Picton to accommodate them. Kiwirail which operates the Interislander favours an inner harbour site at Kings Wharf, going against the recommendation of a forum of all other stakeholders, which recommended Kaiwharawhara.

Now a new report identifies risks associated with that inner harbour proposal - not the least of which is Wellington's notorious wind.

Kathryn speaks with Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council, Daran Ponter and Wellington City Councillor Nicola Young.

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