Labour Party

Very strongly agree

Yes, this is a vital piece of national infrastructure and we cannot cut corners on safety or future capacity

This aligns with Labour's position that the rail-enabled mega-ferries were a once-in-a-generation investment necessary for long-term capacity and safety, rejecting the idea of downsizing. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Labour government initiated and consistently supported the iReX project to replace the aging ferry fleet with large, rail-enabled vessels to ensure national supply chain resilience. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but the government should only fund standard ferries and scrap the expensive rail-enabled ships

Labour specifically championed the rail-enabled aspect to integrate with the national rail network, viewing standard ferries as an insufficient long-term solution. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Labour argued that the ferries are a critical extension of the State Highway and rail networks, making government funding and oversight essential. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, privatize the service entirely and let the free market manage the crossing

As a party that supports State-Owned Enterprises like KiwiRail, Labour strongly opposes privatizing essential national infrastructure like the Cook Strait crossing. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, the project was a fiscal disaster and we need a "Toyota Corolla" solution, not a Ferrari

Labour rejected this rhetoric, which was used by the incoming National-led government to justify cancelling the project; Labour maintained that the costs reflected necessary infrastructure upgrades. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.