Port Marlborough News

Port Marlborough and KiwiRail have welcomed the inclusion of the Picton Ferry Precinct Redevelopment Project in the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast Track Consenting) Bill which is due to be introduced to Parliament today. The legislation names 11 projects for fast-track consenting, including the ferry precinct redevelopment which is part of KiwiRail’s larger initiative to replace the current three-ferry Interislander fleet with two larger ships from 2024.

Information and Updates from Port Marlborough at Alert Level 1

Important Information to Customers and Port Users

Covid-19 (Corona Virus) Information and Updates from Port Marlborough at Alert Level 3

Information regarding Port Marlborough's services over the level-4 lockdown from Midnight, Wednesday 25th March.

Statement from Rhys Welbourn, CEO, plus some important links to information.

Port and marinas staff are working closely with the logistics team at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage to accommodate the visiting flotilla vessels for the upcoming Tuia 250 events. Port engineers are investigating the right locations and fit for the visiting vessels.

The Waikawa Marina extension progressed to the next stage this month, with the Port Marlborough Board giving approval for the project to proceed.

The launch of the Port Marlborough Sounds Discovery Fund will give primary school age children the opportunity to get out of the class room and sail on board a traditional sailing ship around the Queen Charlotte Sound.

The inaugural trip of the Marlborough Flyer is set for Friday the 1st December!