notices
CISL scheduled trip to Napier disruption
CISL advises that, following a directive from the Trust, the schedule has been amended so that the next sailing will be Waitangi/Pitt to Timaru. The Trust is responding to stock and freight priority requests it has received and has directed that CISL makes this change.
Accordingly, stock bookings for the Waitangi/Pitt to Timaru sailing arriving on the 14th of November can be made now to the CISL office contact Floyd.
Following this sailing, we will be going Waitangi to Napier
Floyd to be contact for farmers as no replacement for Robert has been appointed.
Any questions, please call or pop into the office.
Me rongo
Bob Penter
Group CEO
Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust
CONTAINERS FOR SALE AT CISL - WAITANGI
There is several of 20-foot containers for sale via Chatham Islands Shipping on behalf of Heartland Containers Ltd.
These have a price range of $2500 + GST to $3000 + GST
Please contact Floyd or Erin in the Waitangi Office if interested.
New Chatham Islands ship confirmed
Hon James Meager
Transport
The Government has confirmed the company that will procure a new Chatham Islands supply vessel, in a significant milestone which will see it operational in 2027.
The joint venture of McCallum Bros Ltd and Nova Marine Carriers SA (MBL JV) will supply a new 78 metre ship, designed to service the bespoke needs of the Chatham Islands community, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says.
“Contract negotiations will ensure the Chathams have a secure, reliable, long-term service which maintains or exceeds current levels, and has capacity to grow alongside the Island,” Mr Meager says.
“This represents a major step in the progress of a replacement supply vessel, which is a vital economic and community lifeline for the Chatham Islands.
“At nearly 40 years old, the current Southern Tiare is older than I am and is nearing the end of its commercial life. Increasing unreliability and high maintenance costs have created significant hardship for a community which relies on it to import and export critical supplies.
“MBL JV’s practical, future-focused proposal meets locals needs, and ensures a reliable service which can be scaled-up to support future increased demand. It also gave us the greatest confidence a new ship can be delivered in-budget before the current vessel retires, without substantial upgrades required to existing infrastructure.”
Mr Meager made the announcement as part of a two-day trip to the Chatham Islands, where he is visiting local businesses and community groups.
“It is important for Ministers to connect with the community in-person and reaffirm our Government’s commitment to supporting Chatham Islanders,” Mr Meager says.
“Due to the unreliability of the Southern Tiare we’ve seen examples of petrol running out, diesel supplies nearly exhausted, and livestock unable to be moved resulting in widespread culls. This deeply impacts livelihoods and wellbeing and must be resolved.
“This new service will support the Chatham’s economy, particularly fishing, farming, and tourism, and ensure essential supplies continue to reach the community for at least the next two decades.”
