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America’s Cup racer Te Rehutai launches on Auckland waterfront amid much fanfare

By Michael Holland, Seven Sharp Reporter
November 19, 2020

Seven Sharp’s Michael Holland talked his way into the Emirates Team NZ compound for an early look. (Source: Other)

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