Half price ferry fares made permanent for some
A discount for Hokianga ferry passengers has been extended until the end of June and made permanent for Community Services Card holders. The discount does not include vehicle services. Read more here.
A 50 per cent fare reduction for passengers on the Hokianga ferry Kohu Ra Tuarua has been extended until the end of June and will become permanent for Community Service Card holders from 1 July 2023. The discounted fares do not include vehicle services.
The ferry passenger fare reduction began in April 2022 after the government introduced discounts on public transport to counter the rising cost of living. There have been several extensions to the discount which was due to expire at the end of this month.
However, the government announced in February an extension of the discount for public transport users including ferry passengers until the end of June. The government noted that transport is the third biggest expense for households after housing and food, when announcing the extension.
The fare reduction, which applies to passengers only (vehicles are excluded), means a single journey for a passenger continues to be $1 until 30 June 2023, and will remain so for Community Service Card holders after this time.
For sailing times and other information visit our Hokianga ferry webpage.
Passenger fares - usual cost vs discounted cost (discount excludes vehicles)
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Passenger fares |
Usual cost |
Costs until 30 June 2023 |
Costs from 1 July 2023 |
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All passengers |
CSC holders only |
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Foot/Car Passenge Single trip |
$2.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
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Children Concession 10 trips |
$4.00 |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
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Passenger Concession 10 trips |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |