The former chief executive of Ritchies Transport is the majority investor and chair of North Harbour Rental Group.
To fund its freight, scenic and ferry operations, KiwiRail needs cash.
The future of Auckland's light-rail project seems increasingly uncertain under its new mayor.
On the day ministers announced no change to its entity form, KiwiRail revealed it paid nearly $2m to its former CEO.
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