Bluebridge's new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrives in Wellington
Bluebridge's new ferry the Livia is due to arrive around 8am after a six-week journey from Europe.
The ship, which is replacing the Strait Feronia, left dry
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StraitNZ CEO Shane McMahon talks to Herald NOW about Bluebridge's new ferry Livia which arrives in Wellington on Thursday after a six-week journey from Europe.
