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29 June 2023
T Scrimgeour
[FYI request #23119 email]
Kia ora T Scrimgeour
The information you requested – CAS- 743395-Q3T6P5
Thank you for your request for information dated 13/06/2023 regarding cancellation of ferry
services.
1.
Over the last year, how often have AT ferry services been cancelled as a total number,
and as a percentage of total trips?
Over the last year (2022), there were
4292 AT ferry services cancel ed,
67451 AT ferry
services scheduled, and the percentage of cancellation is
6.36%
2.
What alternative transport services are provided in the event of a cancellation?
Alternative Transport is not provided for every cancel ed service, as it is dependent on the
situation, and this is assessed by the Fullers logistics team. For frequent services the
message to customers is to wait for the next sailing. If is it assessed that alternative
transport is required, then Fullers wil source a replacement bus for high patronage and
source taxi for other routes. Availability of alternative can be an issue, especially for last
minute unplanned disruptions. AT is working with Fullers on promoting Metro scheduled
buses, as in some cases this is a better customer offering than sourcing alternative
transport, especial y during the peak commute time.
3. What is the total cost of these alternative transport services in the past year?
For the total cost of alternative transport services provided for the Hobsonvil e Point,
Devonport, Gulf Harbour and Half Moon Bay services for the period since 1 November
2022, these costs are stil being finalised and are estimated to be between $250,000 and
$300,000.
• For the total cost of alternative transport services provided for the West Harbour service,
please contact Belaire Ferries as AT does not hold this information therefore your request
is refused under section 17(e) of the LGOIMA.
• For the total cost of alternative transport services provided for the Pine Harbour service,
please contact SeaLink as AT does not hold this information, therefore your request is
refused under section 17(e) of the LGOIMA.
• For the total cost of alternative transport services provided for the Birkenhead / Te Onewa
Point service and the Bayswater service, please contact Fullers Group Limited as AT does
not hold this information, therefore your request is refused under section 17(e) of the
LGOIMA.
• For the total cost of alternative transport services provided for the Hobsonvil e Point,
Devonport, Gulf Harbour and Half Moon Bay services for the period prior to 31 October
2022, please contact Fullers Group Limited As At does not hold this information therefore
your request is refused under section 17(e) of the LGOIMA.
We trust this clarifies your request, but should you believe that we have not dealt with your
request appropriately, you are able to make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman in
accordance with section 27(3) of the LGOIMA Act and seek an investigation and review regarding
this matter.
Regards
Darek Koper
Group Manager Metro Service
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