Twyford lets in America's Cup yachties as entry rules changed

Twyford lets in America's Cup yachties as entry rules changed
Brent Melville
Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford has confirmed border exemptions for two yachting syndicates challenging Emirates Team NZ for the 36th America’s Cup. Delays to the entry of the two teams – American Magic and INEOS Team UK – were seen as a potential threat to a global event that could bring an estimated windfall of $100 million to the country over its four-month duration, culminating in the March 2021 Cup event in Auckland. Twyford said the American team will bring a total of 206 workers and family into the country, with the UK t...

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