America s Cup 2021: Peter Burling s mum says he s calm and relaxed ahead of racing day seven
16 Mar, 2021 11:55 PM
4 minutes to read
Multimedia journalist
If there were a time for nerves to set in for Emirates Team New Zealand, it would be now.
The team leads Luna Rossa 6-3 going into day seven of America s Cup racing.
But Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling seems relaxed, his mum Heather tells the Bay of Plenty Times.
While parents Heather and Richard don t ask Peter how he is feeling - they just let him get on with the job - they can read the room.
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America s Cup: Jacinda Ardern on Team New Zealand s victory
17 Mar, 2021 04:22 AM
4 minutes to read
NZ Herald
The Government has committed funding towards the next America s Cup defence after Team New Zealand s emphatic win against Luna Rossa.
Future funding will be, however, on the condition that the next defence will be held in New Zealand.
Team New Zealand is understood to be considering a radical proposal for the next America s Cup defence which could be unprecedented in the modern era of the event.
NZME understands that Team New Zealand s chief executive Grant Dalton and Ineos Team UK owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe have two options on the table for the next Cup defence.
America s Cup venue question: Business leaders call for Team New Zealand to stay put
17 Mar, 2021 04:37 AM
5 minutes to read
Aviation, tourism and energy writer for the NZ Heraldgrant.bradley@nzherald.co.nz@gbradleynz
Reports the next America s Cup could move overseas - should Team New Zealand successfully defend it - have business leaders worried. The latest report suggests a single challenger event in the Isle of Wight after revelations the next regatta could be staged anywhere from Australia to the Middle East to Europe.
Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Michael Barnett says Team NZ must stay loyal.
Read More I think we all understand that they have a choice – they can sell themselves to the highest bidder and show us what they are or they can remember that over time they have captured the imagination of a nation when they needed support and funding, he said.