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The America's Cup could be competed for once again on New Zealand waters

The America's Cup could be competed for once again on New Zealand waters

21 October 2024

Previous regattas have all been held in Auckland - Mayor Wayne Brown says he'd welcome it back, but has concerns over its cost.

He says the hosting decision's made by Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton.

Dalton says they're already looking ahead, and competing back home has always been on the table.

He says the decisions made in the next six months will be the winning and the losing of the America's Cup - so you've got to get them right.

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