Winston Peters announces the government’s investment decision
A little piece of the King Country took a fast flight to China recently to help seal a deal connecting two nations and both sides of the Cook Strait.
William (Zhou) Xuhui of Guangzhou Shipyard International and Ferry Holdings chair, Chris Mackenzie (right) with the chart
A ceremonial chart of the Cook Strait, produced by Waitomo-based A Great Backyard, will be displayed at Guangzhou Shipyard International in China.
Commissioned by Wellington’s Ferry Holdings, the chart is intended to anchor an agreement for the construction of two new Cook Strait ferries.
Photographer and printer Corin Walker Bain’s his work has featured overseas, but this is the first time he has landed a chart-topper in China.
“It was a huge honour to provide our marine chart as an official gift and see my work on the world stage,” he said.
“When we were first approached, I knew it was not the usual sort of request you get, and this was a special project.”
Walker Bain’s portfolio includes imagery on display at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House.
The chart was a fitting gift, chair of Ferry Holdings Chris Mackenzie said.
“This image shows the route our new ferries will travel and marks the beginning of a very important journey of delivery for both Ferry Holdings and Guangzhou Shipyard International.”
Rail Minister Winston Peters announces the Government’s investment decisions to progress the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme.
