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As the Port of Barcelona reveals losses from hosting the 37th America’s Cup, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants to play a role in bringing the America’s Cup back to the New Zealand city if he’s elected for a second term, but says there’s no chance of that happening without a bed night visitor levy.
Brown confirmed he will stand for a second term later this year and already had talks with those involved in deciding where the next America’s Cup will be, probably in 2027. Brown wants it to be in Auckland and bringing it back would add to his legacy as the city’s mayor.
However, he doesn’t want to Aucklanders to pay extra money in their rates to make this happen, which is why he’s pushing so hard for a bed night levy, which would add 2.5% to 3% onto the bills of people staying in Auckland’s hotels. The Kiwi defender had stated that the venue for the 38th America’s Cup would be confirmed in June 2025. – Full report
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Defender New Zealand will work with the Challenger of Record from Great Britain to organize the 38th America’s Cup. Anticipated to be held in 2027, the two teams have agreed on some details with the venue to be confirmed by June 2025 after Barcelona declined hosting another edition.
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