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America's Cup setup in Auckland being considered this week

November 20, 2017

Thousands lined the central city streets as the Auld Mug did the rounds. (Source: Other)

Negotiations will begin today to decide the Auckland location of the America's Cup base for the 2021 event.

Team New Zealand is facing an uphill battle to get its $190m Halsey Wharf extension approved in the Wynyard Quarter.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff favours a cheaper option of setting up several bases across multiple wharves around Wynyard Quarter.

A decision on how the event will be set up will be made on Thursday.

The capital turned on some good weather as the America's Cup came to town. (Source: Other)

Auckland last hosted the America's Cup in 2000, and won decisively at this year's event in Bermuda.

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