Press Release – America’s Cup
The official opening of America’s Cup Race Village was commenced early this morning in Auckland Viaduct harbour and Wynyard Quarter with a small Dawn Ceremony with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei who blessed the village and its new structures with Karakia and Waiata Tawhito.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, have played a key role alongside event organisers and officials to provide support to help ensure a world class and successful experience for all taking part and visiting Auckland during the various events.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone for all of the event management team at America’s Cup Event Ltd (ACE) and the Challenger of Record AC36 (COR36), who have been working around the clock for the past 6 months especially, to ensure the delivery of a world class race village and sailing spectacle for the public of Auckland and New Zealand to enjoy for the summer ahead.
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 1:47 pm
The official opening of America’s Cup Race Village was
commenced early this morning in Auckland Viaduct harbour and
Wynyard Quarter with a small Dawn Ceremony with Ngāti
Whātua Ōrākei who blessed the village and its new
structures with Karakia and Waiata Tawhito.
Ngāti
Whātua Ōrākei, have played a key role alongside event
organisers and officials to provide support to help ensure a
world class and successful experience for all taking part
and visiting Auckland during the various events.
The
ceremony marked a significant milestone for all of the event
management team at America’s Cup Event Ltd (ACE) and the