56376 (2025). Tangi Utikere to the Minister for Rail

Written Question

Published date: 17 Dec 2025

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	56376 (2025)
Question asked:	03 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Tangi Utikere
Portfolio:	Minister for Rail
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	11 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_56376_2025
Document guid:	c7a298ac-e504-42fa-856a-31d79397b1e8

56376 (2025). Tangi Utikere to the Minister for Rail: What alternative fuel-ready propulsion systems were assessed before selecting diesel-electric hybrid engines, and what criteria were used to select the final option?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: In selecting the final engine option, Ferry Holdings Limited will consider energy efficient solutions, proved design and technology, supply chain considerations and future proofing optionality.