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Northland dry dock plan fast-tracked as Cook Strait ferry remains in Singapore

A dry dock plan in Northland is being fast-tracked while a Cook Strait ferry remains in Singapore.

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The situation could affect ferry capacity and transport links across Cook Strait.

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  1. Northland dry dock plan goes to fast track while a Cook Strait ferry sits in Singapore ↗newswire.co.nz · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC

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