Auckland is bidding for the 38th America's Cup hosting, according to the Sail-World NZ website.
Nick Hill, Tataki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive, the Events arm of Auckland Council, has confirmed that they are part of a group bidding to hold the America's Cup in Auckland.
The statement issued on Wednesday is the first official confirmation that the hosting discussions are underway for a bid by Auckland Nad New Zealand.
"The post-event economic impact report for the 37th America's Cup event held in Barcelona last year is extremely positive, illustrating strong return on investment," Hill said in a media statement. "The benefits of hosting this mega-event go well beyond the obvious economic, trade, tourism, employment and social benefits for the region. As we know the whole country benefits from the opportunities to enhance and grow New Zealand's reputation in cutting-edge marine innovation and technology, advanced manufacturing and sustainability.
"Technology that has been designed in America's Cup racing has now been mainstreamed and used to develop hydro-foiling electric ferries, advances in car design, animation and graphics, and in numerous commercial settings; technological advances that extend well beyond expert sailing and boat building.
"On that basis, Tataki Auckland Unlimited can confirm we are talking with Emirates Team New Zealand."
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