Marlborough Mayor "frustrated" over Cook Strait disruption

09:15 am on 22 February 2023

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The Mayor of Marlborough Nadine Taylor says recent disruptions with the Cook Strait ferries are frustrating and difficult, with passengers stranded on either side.

The Interislander ferry Kaiarahi developed engine problems on Monday night and has been taken out of service while repairs are done.

Interislander says it cannot reschedule bookings made on this ferry, but will provide refunds.

The Kaitaki is currently a freight-only service after it lost power in the Cook Strait last month.

Meanwhile Bluebridge is also down to one passenger ferry.