Short reaffirms ferry support after backlash

Albany Ward councillor Victoria Short has moved to reassure Coast residents she supports the long-term future of the Gulf Harbour ferry after her comments questioning the service’s sustainability triggered community concern and criticism. The exchange occurred during Auckland Transport’s (AT) April update to Auckland Council’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, where the agency outlined how it was responding to the national fuel shortage and aligning with the Government’s fuel resilience plans. AT also reported public transport patronage had increased by 10 per cent across the network, wh...