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WEBBCO and Auckland Council Advocate for Greater Future of Harbour Connectivity and Public Transport
WEBBCo Admin 28/08/2023 WEBBCo Admin 28/08/2023

WEBBCO and Auckland Council Advocate for Greater Future of Harbour Connectivity and Public Transport

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Second WEBBCo electric ferry on the horizon for East By West Ferries
Press releases WEBB 12/08/2022 Press releases WEBB 12/08/2022

Second WEBBCo electric ferry on the horizon for East By West Ferries

Second electric ferry on the horizon for East by West Ferries - READ MORE

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WEBBCo wins innovation award
Press releases WEBB 08/07/2022 Press releases WEBB 08/07/2022

WEBBCo wins innovation award

WEBBCo awarded winner of the Innovation Gold category at the Wellington Gold Awards - READ MORE

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Charging onto the water (EVs and Beyond)
In the media WEBB 20/12/2021 In the media WEBB 20/12/2021

Charging onto the water (EVs and Beyond)

New Zealand electric ferries, ships, and boats are making huge waves in the marine industry. First out is Wellington’s East by West Ferries’ Ika Rere, launched on December 16 and scheduled to enter service in the New Year - READMORE

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Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo USA & Canada (virtual live), 7-9 December 2021
Events WEBB 30/11/2021 Events WEBB 30/11/2021

Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo USA & Canada (virtual live), 7-9 December 2021

WEBBCo, East by West Ferries and technical partners will present on achieving 360 degree efficiency in the design and build of Ika Rere, the first all electric high speed ferry to be launched in the Southern Hemisphere READ MORE

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'Electric is the future': Kiwi boat builders ride wave as first battery-powered ferry service nears (Stuff)
In the media WEBB 22/11/2021 In the media WEBB 22/11/2021

'Electric is the future': Kiwi boat builders ride wave as first battery-powered ferry service nears (Stuff)

Wellington Harbour will soon boast the Southern Hemisphere’s first battery-powered commuter ferry, as Kiwi firms make waves in the electric marine revolution. Todd Niall reports. READ MORE

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First Southern Hemisphere electric ferry launches in Wellington
Press releases WEBB 06/08/2021 Press releases WEBB 06/08/2021

First Southern Hemisphere electric ferry launches in Wellington

Ika Rere has been launched in Wellington Harbour. Built by WEBBCo, this fully electric high performance passenger ferry is a first in the Southern Hemisphere - READ MORE

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WEBBCo welcomes greater support for low emission maritime vessels
Press releases WEBB 02/06/2021 Press releases WEBB 02/06/2021

WEBBCo welcomes greater support for low emission maritime vessels

WEBBCo welcomes the recent New Zealand Budget announcement which includes greater support for low emission transportation projects. - READ MORE

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TTech21 –  Wellington, NZ 23/24 June,
Events WEBB 20/05/2021 Events WEBB 20/05/2021

TTech21 – Wellington, NZ 23/24 June,

Our partner Retyna will present the East by West ferry project as part of the innovation segment - READ MORE

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Electric & Hybrid Marine World Virtual ‘LIVE’ Conference, 13-15 September 2021
Events WEBB 17/05/2021 Events WEBB 17/05/2021

Electric & Hybrid Marine World Virtual ‘LIVE’ Conference, 13-15 September 2021

East by West and WEBBCo will present on: The Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric high performance passenger ferry is launched - READ MORE

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Ginny Anderson MP and Minister of Transport Michael Wood visit WEBBCo (Facebook)
In the media WEBB 08/04/2021 In the media WEBB 08/04/2021

Ginny Anderson MP and Minister of Transport Michael Wood visit WEBBCo (Facebook)

Great to have the Minister of Transport Michael Wood in the Hutt this week. I took the opportunity to show him how the electric ferry is shaping up. - READ MORE

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Diesel, batteries and biofuels: Setting our ferries on course for a green future (Stuff)
In the media WEBB 30/09/2020 In the media WEBB 30/09/2020

Diesel, batteries and biofuels: Setting our ferries on course for a green future (Stuff)

If Greta has taught us one thing, it’s that trains are good and planes are bad. But without access to a zero-carbon yacht, what do you do if you need to cross Cook Strait? - READMORE

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New Zealand builds first zero-emissions commuter ferry in Southern Hemisphere (The Driven)
In the media WEBB 24/01/2020 In the media WEBB 24/01/2020

New Zealand builds first zero-emissions commuter ferry in Southern Hemisphere (The Driven)

The New Zealand capital of Wellington is on track to become the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to boast its own locally-designed and made zero-emissions electric ferry. - READ MORE

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Electric ferry under construction for Wellington will be first in Southern Hemisphere (RNZ)
In the media WEBB 12/11/2019 In the media WEBB 12/11/2019

Electric ferry under construction for Wellington will be first in Southern Hemisphere (RNZ)

Wellington's new electric cross-harbour ferry is shaping up to slash its owners' fuel bill by $250,000 a year. - READ MORE

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