Thursday, 25 February 2021, 6:51 am
The longstanding, powerful bi-lateral ties between France
and New Zealand tied to the oldest trophy in international
sports, the America’s Cup, will be officially recognised
this Friday, 26 February.
The French Ambassador,
Auckland Mayor, Olympians, sector leaders, racing
competitors, yachting engineers and designers, international
media and members of the French New Zealand Chamber of
Commerce are gathering at the Sofitel for the exclusive
Viaduct event.
“I wonder how many realise the sheer
number of French competitors, commentators and creative
brains past and present, that have had an active role in
revolutionising the Auld Mug alongside Kiwis?” says