New Ferry in Wellington

July 16, 2025

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A new ferry called Livia had arrived in Wellington on Thursday 3rd of July at 8 a.m. The ship will replace the older Strait Feronia, which has been in service since 1997.

The Livia has traveled a long way to get here. It started in Denmark, passed through the Panama Canal, and is now in New Zealand. The ship was originally known as Stena Livia and used to sail between Germany and Latvia. It was first launched in 2008.

Bluebridge says the Livia will be able to carry 10% more vehicles than the old ferry. It will also have space for more passengers once some changes are made.

The ferry was guided into Wellington Harbour by tugboats, watched by onlookers standing on Oriental Bay. There, Bluebridge gave out coffee in special cups, chocolate fish, and even offered a chance to win a free return trip on the new ferry.

The company’s CEO, Shane McMahon, said the Livia is a great fit for sailing across the Cook Strait and that the team already knows how to work with this type of ship.

Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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On the last day of camp, the Year 8 group packed their gear in near silence. The sky over the ranges was thick with grey cloud, and the wind kept tugging at the tents. When the teacher asked who wanted to stay for the evening walk, only a few hands went up. The rest of the group stayed near the dining shelter, sipping hot chocolate and watching the rain move in across the field. Later, everyone rushed to help tie down the loose tarpaulin before it could blow away.

What can you infer about the students’ feelings on the last day of camp?

They were tired and uneasy because the weather was getting worse. They were bored because the camp activities had finished early. They were excited to explore in the rain after dinner. They were annoyed because the teacher cancelled the evening walk.