The Future of Ferries in Waitohi Picton Big changes are taking shape in Waitohi Picton as we prepare to welcome two new rail-enabled ferries in 2029! Come along to our…
Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project Update Week beginning 19 October What’s happening this week? Transition Berth At the Transition Berth, crews will complete the final tubular piling at the long dolphin,…
13 October 2026 MEDIA RELEASE Marlborough Ready to Welcome Cruise Visitors Back Port Marlborough is preparing to welcome cruise visitors back to the region, with 32 ship visits scheduled for…
Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project Update Week beginning 12 October What’s happening this week? Transition Berth This week, crews will install structural steel for the springline dolphin at No. 1 Long…
25 September 2026 MEDIA RELEASE Port Marlborough delivers major projects and solid commercial result Port Marlborough has moved nationally significant ferry infrastructure into construction, completed its marine fleet renewal and…
MEDIA RELEASE Partners support native planting at Picton School Port Marlborough, HEB Construction and KiwiRail are supporting a new native planting initiative at Picton School, reflecting their shared commitment to…
Behind the Build: The Experts Supporting the Transition Berth If you’ve looked out over our harbour recently, you’ll have likely noticed barges, cranes and piles emerging as work progresses on…
Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project Update Week beginning 14 September What’s happening this week? Marine works Construction of the future Transition Berth continues, with over half of the total piles required…
Protecting Marine Life During Construction The Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project is taking place within an active marine environment that is home to dolphins, seals, penguins and other wildlife. Protecting marine…
Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project Update Week beginning 7 September What’s happening this week? Marine works Construction of the future Transition Berth continues, with 25 piles now installed. This week, crews…
Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project Update Week beginning 31 August What’s happening this week? Marine works Marine works continue at the future Transition Berth. Crews have completed piling for the outer…
Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project Update Week beginning 24 August What’s happening this week? Marine works Marine works continue at the future Transition Berth. Crews are progressing piling for the outer…
17 July 2026 MEDIA RELEASE Port Marlborough welcomes final Government approval for Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme Port Marlborough welcomes the Government’s approval of the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme,…
Port Marlborough appoints Main Contractor for Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project Port Marlborough has appointed a Main Contractor to deliver the physical works construction for the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme…
News: Councillors vote to support Ferry Project investment Today, Marlborough District Councillors unanimously voted to support the proposal to loan Port Marlborough $110 million for the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project….
More than 120 people gathered on in Waitohi Picton earlier this month to welcome Port Marlborough’s tug vessel Kaiaua, the newest addition to Port Marlborough’s marine fleet. It was a…
Port Marlborough has signed an Interim Development Agreement (IDA) with Ferry Holdings Limited, unlocking the next phase of the Waitohi Ferry Redevelopment Project. The agreement enables transition works to proceed…
Port Marlborough has marked the close of the 2025/26 cruise season, welcoming 24 Cruise Ship calls with approximately 86,000 passengers and crew to the region. While visit numbers were lower…
Media Release : Westshore Warehouse opens, anchoring Marlborough’s new Blue Economy precinct Port Marlborough has opened its new Westshore Warehouse, marking a major milestone in the development of a new…
Port Marlborough has reported a solid financial and operational performance for the six months ended 31 December 2025, while progressing its largest capital investment programme to date. EBITDA for the…
