News Releases

26 September, 2011 - Additional Sailings from Bayswater, Northcote Point & Birkenhead for World Cup

Fullers will be providing additional sailings from Bayswater, Northcote Point & Birkenhead on behalf of Auckland Transport during match days during the Rugby World Cup. Read more...

26 August, 2011 - Expected service delays on Friday 9 September

Fullers would like to inform its customers and travellers looking to use its ferry services on the 9th of September about a suspension of ferry movements and possible delays on the opening day of the Rugby World Cup – 9th of September 2011. Read more...

7 January, 2011 - Fullers Master Bruce Crabtree retires after 30 years

Bruce Crabtree, of Fullers Group Limited, retired on Wednesday 22 December after 30 years as a Master on Auckland’s harbour. Read more...

21 October, 2010 - New Cycle Map for Waiheke Island Cycling

The arrival of warmer spring weather is already luring visitors out to the beaches and wine trails of Waiheke Island. Read more...

20 September, 2010 - New Fare Schedule for Waiheke Island Ferry Services

Fullers announces increases to Waiheke Island fares, effective from 1 October 2010. The new fares take into account the 2.5 per cent GST increase and some of the increases in operational and maintenance costs. Read more...

9 July, 2010 - Fullers announces sponsorship of headland Sculpture on the Gulf 2011

Fullers Group Ltd is proud to announce that it is a sponsor of headland Sculpture on the Gulf 2011, to be held on Waiheke Island, 28th January– 20th February, 2011. Read more...

4 March, 2010 - Fullers Wishes the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park a Happy 10th Anniversary

February 27th marked the 10th Anniversary of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, a valued and defining natural asset for the Auckland region. Read more...

10 Febraury, 2010 - ARTA Media Release-Three year hiatus holding public transport fares in Auckland ends

The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) announced today that the three year hiatus holding public transport fares in Auckland would end on 21 February this year. Read more...

08 January, 2010 - Fullers Launches 'Vineyard Hopper' Bus Service

From Friday 1st January 2010, visitors to Waiheke can enjoy a new bus service which will take them “hopping” around some of the Island’s vineyards. Read more...

23 November, 2009 - Fullers Wins NZTA Cycle-Friendly Award

Fullers ferries is delighted to announce its winning award from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for ‘Cycle-Friendly Commitment by Business’ at the recent Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) Cycle awards ceremony and NZ Cycling Conference in New Plymouth. Read more...

20 November, 2009 - Inclusion of Howick and Eastern Bus Services in Fullers Monthly Pass

Fullers Group Ltd announces a new customer benefit for Waiheke Island and Half Moon Bay commuters. From Tuesday 1st December, the Fullers monthly pass for Waiheke Island and Half Moon Bay will include an additional benefit of being able to travel on all Howick & Eastern Bus services without having to purchase another ticket. Read more...

October, 2009 - Fullers Ferries Finalist in National Cycling Awards

Glasses are being raised by cyclists in Auckland and Waiheke to celebrate the selection of Fullers’ Integrated Ferry and Bus Service as a finalist in the Business category of the 2009 CAN National Cycle Friendly Awards. Read more...

19 October, 2009 - A “blooming” good day with Fullers at the SeaLink Jassy Dean Trust Garden Safari

Fullers Group Ltd is proud to support this year’s SeaLink Jassy Dean Trust Garden Safari on Waiheke Island, 7th and 8th November 2009. The Jassy Dean Trust supports sick Waiheke Island children and provides assistance to their families. All funds raised by the Garden Safari are used directly for the Trust's cause. Read more...

16 October, 2009 - Launch of New 360 Harbour Discovery Hop-on/Hop-off Cruise

360 Discovery Ltd announces the launch of its new Harbour Discovery cruise product, taking to Auckland’s Harbour from Labour Weekend. The new product provides the opportunity to visit several harbour locations all in one day with the option to hop on/hop off at various drop-off points around the Harbour. Read more...

5 October, 2009 - Avast, ye! that Hauraki Gulf, a buried treasure, there did be, arrrr...

The winning co-ordinates for Fullers $50,000 Treasure Hunt have been unveiled. The promotion took place from August to September and for every purchase of $5 or more on food and beverage at Fullers on board cafés, customers were given the opportunity to guess the coordinates of the $50,000 buried treasure. Read more...

8 September, 2009 - Fullers apologises for the delayed return of Superflyte and would like to explain why...

On Monday 31st August Superflyte returned back into service after heading out for her annual survey on Tuesday 30th June, for what was initially intended to be a five week period. Fullers apologises to its customers for any inconvenience due to her delay. Read more...

25 August, 2009 - Fullers and SeaLink Supporting KNZB Efforts to Keep Waiheke Beautiful

Ferry operators, Fullers Group Ltd and SeaLink are jointly supporting Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s efforts during ‘Clean Up Week’, 4th – 11th September. Read more...

26 June, 2009 - Special Offers for SuperGold Card Holders on Waiheke Island

Fullers Group Ltd has recently launched a special promotion for SuperGold Card holders, which is also intended to drive business to Waiheke Island during the quiet winter season. Read more...

22 June, 2009 - Fullers Group discount ferry travel for over 55s

Travellers aged 55 and over on Fullers ferries and tours are now eligible for discounted travel in the Auckland region if they are a Seniors Card member. Read more...

6 April, 2009 - NZ Bus to focus on growth of land based public transport

NZ Bus announced today it has reached an agreement to sell Fullers Group Limited, the Auckland based ferry operator to Souter Holdings Limited. Read more...

2 March, 2009 - Fullers Receives St John Award for Transporting Waiheke Island Patients

Fullers has received an award in recognition of its support and assistance for St John on Waiheke Island. Read more...

25 February, 2009 - Upgraded buses arrive on Waiheke Island

Fullers is pleased to announce that Waiheke Islanders will soon be travelling more comfortably with the arrival of five modern, low floor buses into the Fullers' Waiheke Bus Company fleet. Read more...

27 January, 2009 - Fullers to Sail Alongside the Action of Louis Vuitton Pacific Series

Fullers Group Ltd will host two spectator cruises for the final races of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, Friday 13 February and Saturday 14 February 2009. Read more...