4 Nov 2020

America's Cup - Glimmer of hope for inner harbour races

From Checkpoint, 7:42 pm on 4 November 2020

To some other news now and Ports of Auckland has stepped in to save the America's Cup for spectators eager to get a look at the racing. It's given the green light to use two inshore courses in the Waitemata Harbour, that were effectively struck out last month in a disagreement between Team New Zealand and Challenger of Record Luna Rossa. The courses are located in a shipping channel, which means disruption to port activity. But after a nudge from Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Ports of Auckland have reconsidered just how disruptive it would be. Felicity Reid has more.