Auckland s busy weekend with Prada Cup finals racing, live music and shows
12 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Beyond the Cup: NZME s Cheree Kinnear gets an exclusive look inside the Italian base with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Trimmer Pierluigi Pigi de Felice. Video / NZME
Beyond the Cup: NZME s Cheree Kinnear gets an exclusive look inside the Italian base with Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Trimmer Pierluigi Pigi de Felice. Video / NZME
Work s back and school s in session again, but the weekend s here, it s still summer and the superstar yachties battling to challenge Team New Zealand for the America s Cup are set to return to Auckland s Hauraki Gulf today.
Source: Auckland Council
INEOS Team UK and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will go head-to-head this weekend in the battle to win the PRADA Cup and the right to take on Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup.
Adding to the thrill of the sailing action on the water is a raft of activities and events for land lovers in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. From food and wine festivals, bike raves, to face painting, buskers, food trucks, and more, the Summernova Festival Series is in full swing.
How the PRADA Cup Finals work
The PRADA Cup is the challenger selection series to determine who will take on defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the final event, The 36th America’s Cup Match in March.
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Press Release – Auckland Unlimited
With four days of America’s Cup action under Auckland’s belt, the city is gearing up to host the next event of the racing cycle on 15 January: the PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series, a five week-long racing spectacle to determine who will take on Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup Match in March.
But the on-water racing is just the start of the excitement in store for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland as the city kicks off the New Year.
Summernova, Auckland Unlimited’s summer festival series designed to coincide with the 36th America’s Cup, will deliver a stellar line-up of events across the region complemented by annual favourites, including Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, Auckland Lantern Festival and more. Here’s what you need to know to start your summer off right.