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'Money well spent' — Tourism Minister says Govt's $136m America's Cup splurge paid off despite pandemic
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The Government's already backing the next America's Cup, signalling $5 million to Team New Zealand's defence of the Auld Mug.
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The Government invested over $136 million into the event, with Auckland Council spending another $113 million on infrastructure.
Source: Breakfast
The Government splashed cash on this year's campaign, investing over $136 million, which Economic and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash this morning said was "money well spent". Auckland Council also spent $113 million on infrastructure.
More than 26,000 international visitors were expected to pump $1 billion into the economy when the funds were committed four years ago, but due to Covid-19 that number was dramatically reduced.