Team NZ could be calling the UK home

Team NZ could be calling the UK home
Speculation is that the America's Cup may be heading to Britain or Spain.
BusinessDesk staff
Britain and Spain are emerging as early contenders to host the next America's Cup regatta after the government confirmed this morning Team New Zealand has turned down taxpayer and ratepayer-funded assistance valued at close to $100 million to hold the next challenge in Auckland.BusinessDesk has spoken to a senior industry insider present at last night’s 400-people members-only meeting hosted by Team New Zealand (TNZ) chief executive Grant Dalton at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron headquarters in Auckland.The insider revealed seri...

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