
Auckland’s ferries are a key part of the public transport system – but where is the backing to make them electric?
The possibility that a world-renowned Auckland boat builder could become a global pioneer in building high-speed, high-tech commuter ferries is a compelling one.
McMullen and Wing’s pitching of the project to build electric ferries made it to Auckland Council last week, but the response of assembled Auckland decision makers should ring alarm bells.
A few polite detail questions, one of which wasn’t “How can we help?”, and chief executive Mike Eaglen headed back to the Mt Wellington boatyard.