Auckland ratepayers will own a new and upgraded fleet of ferries in a $100 million overhaul of services that also includes cheaper fares for many Waiheke Island commuters. Auckland Transport will for the first time own seven ferries, spending $80m on five electric hybrids. \
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They will be run under a 12-year contract with existing operator Fullers360, on four routes. \
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The council agency will also spend $15m buying and upgrading four older boats from Fullers360, fitting more efficient diesel engines in a long-term transition to a zero-carbon fleet of 27 vessels.
