America s Cup 2021: Commuters warned to expect big delays as crowds descend on Auckland s waterfront
17 Mar, 2021 12:41 AM
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NZ Herald
Aucklanders could face a nightmare commute home this evening if Team New Zealand claims victory in today s sailing of the America s Cup.
People are being told to expect their travel out of the city both in private vehicles and public transport to take a lot longer with big influx of spectators and city workers heading to the waterfront to take in today s racing action.
Transport authorities are even warning that inner city roads could close at short notice and rush hour could last for hours.
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The Government s already backing the next America s Cup, signalling $5 million to Team New Zealand s defence of the Auld Mug.
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Mayor Phil Goff is calling on Emirates Team New Zealand to defend the Auld Mug in Auckland again for the 37th America s Cup, with hopes the next regatta might allow the City of Sails to play host to international visitors.
Team New Zealand successfully retained the America s Cup on Wednesday, beating Italian Challenger of Record Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli 7-3.
Team New Zealand flight controller Blair Tuke lifts the America s Cup.
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The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, the club that Team New Zealand represents, has received a Challenge for the next America s Cup.
The deal was done at sea, but the details are not yet public.
Defenders and challengers don t waste time starting the negotiations of what the next iteration of the Match for the oldest trophy in international sports will be like.
The exact location of the next Cup won t be known for days or maybe even weeks.
But the skipper of the defeated Luna Rossa team, Max Sirena, said the Italians would be back among the Challengers for the next Cup, which he hoped would be in New Zealand. Especially as the team s principal Patrizio Bertelli, who was unable to travel to New Zealand for this regatta, would be trying again to win to the Auld Mug for the first time - after six previous attempts.