New Zealand. Home of America's Cup 2024.
We need New Zealand to be the home of next Americas Cup for so many reasons.
Get behind the campaign to #KeepTheCupInNZ.
Share your reason today to put the pressure on.
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"What better way than to showcase Auckland to the rest of the world. The sparkling waters of the Waitemata, with Rangitoto in the background."
"What better way than to showcase Auckland to the rest of the world. The sparkling waters of the Waitemata, with Rangitoto in the background."
Robin Harrison
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"What better way to help stimulate our people and our economy then with a world wide sporting event that we punch well above our weight in time and time again."
"What better way to help stimulate our people and our economy then with a world wide sporting event that we punch well above our weight in time and time again."
Luke Golds-Uili
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"The Cup Defence MUST stay in NZ and inspire all future children to pursue sailing as a sport."
"The Cup Defence MUST stay in NZ and inspire all future children to pursue sailing as a sport."
Mike Lowe
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"Whoever won the last cup should host the event in their country of origin, you won it, why give the others the rewards of your hard winnings."
"Whoever won the last cup should host the event in their country of origin, you won it, why give the others the rewards of your hard winnings."
Terry Baxter
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"After being in Auckland for the most recent Cup races, I can say the festive atmosphere was incredible and the races so exciting."
"After being in Auckland for the most recent Cup races, I can say the festive atmosphere was incredible and the races so exciting."
Cyndi West
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"The atmosphere watching the cup on the dreamy Waitemata was like nothing you'd get anywhere else in the world."
"The atmosphere watching the cup on the dreamy Waitemata was like nothing you'd get anywhere else in the world."
Ella
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"The whole country has backed and supported EVERY defence and challenge Team NZ has raced. Shouldn't Team New Zealand back and support this country?"
"The whole country has backed and supported EVERY defence and challenge Team NZ has raced. Shouldn't Team New Zealand back and support this country?"
Stephen Clark
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"The Cup has enabled Auckland to mature into the city it is today... It would be an absolute travesty to lose it."
"The Cup has enabled Auckland to mature into the city it is today... It would be an absolute travesty to lose it."
Christine Fletcher
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"If it’s held here in New Zealand, win or lose, the whole country will be captivated, and the tourism benefit of a post Covid paradise to international TV viewers will be immense."
"If it’s held here in New Zealand, win or lose, the whole country will be captivated, and the tourism benefit of a post Covid paradise to international TV viewers will be immense."
Andy
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"The economic boost is something the country could really use right now."
"The economic boost is something the country could really use right now."
Carl Te Namu
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"The other competitors would be lucky to enjoy our country! And the Waitemata Harbour is an ideal site."
"The other competitors would be lucky to enjoy our country! And the Waitemata Harbour is an ideal site."
Carole Long
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"This is our mana, our country. We should embrace it and take pride in it. The Cup should be sailed in New Zealand."
"This is our mana, our country. We should embrace it and take pride in it. The Cup should be sailed in New Zealand."
Vaselo Vogan
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"Pride in our athletes. Pride in our country. The pure enjoyment of supporting and watching our team do their thing on the water!"
"Pride in our athletes. Pride in our country. The pure enjoyment of supporting and watching our team do their thing on the water!"
Jarrod Teoh
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"Taking the Cup overseas would be a serious betrayal to the faithful New Zealand fans, supporters, taxpayers."
"Taking the Cup overseas would be a serious betrayal to the faithful New Zealand fans, supporters, taxpayers."
Angie
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"We loved it last summer. Can't wait to have it back again with open borders."
"We loved it last summer. Can't wait to have it back again with open borders."
Lara Coldicutt
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"With open boarders this will be a massive boost to the economy and the struggling tourism sector."
"With open boarders this will be a massive boost to the economy and the struggling tourism sector."
AJ
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"We need it here... was won here so should be defended here."
"We need it here... was won here so should be defended here."
Janet Sheehan
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"Our city was known collectively as “The City of Sails.” Let it retain that honour by holding America’s Cup here again. We proved earlier that our city has been a great host."
"Our city was known collectively as “The City of Sails.” Let it retain that honour by holding America’s Cup here again. We proved earlier that our city has been a great host."
Stuart Smith
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"We really do need it, to help get our pride for our country back!!"
"We really do need it, to help get our pride for our country back!!"
Ngaire Barugh
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"I grew up watching the America's cup and absolutely love the national pride we have backing the team. Would be a huge shame to see it go offshore."
"I grew up watching the America's cup and absolutely love the national pride we have backing the team. Would be a huge shame to see it go offshore."
Jamie
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"The very reason NZ challenged for the AC in the first place was to bring it to NZ...There is no better place in the world for an AC than our ready made venue."
"The very reason NZ challenged for the AC in the first place was to bring it to NZ...There is no better place in the world for an AC than our ready made venue."
Steve Trevurza
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"The America's Cup is held by New Zealand. Why should we be denied the chance to see our team in our home waters?"
"The America's Cup is held by New Zealand. Why should we be denied the chance to see our team in our home waters?"
Jed Fenwick
#KeepTheCupInNZ
" It brings Auckland alive and makes people happy. We can showcase our beautiful country to the world and show all the visitors what a great place we live in"
" It brings Auckland alive and makes people happy. We can showcase our beautiful country to the world and show all the visitors what a great place we live in"
Hilary Keen
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"What better way to put New Zealand and Auckland back on the international tourist map."
"What better way to put New Zealand and Auckland back on the international tourist map."
Charles Finny
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"AC36 brought hundreds of thousands of visitors during C19 restrictions from round NZ to Akl!...The atmosphere was unbelievable... it SHOULD be in Auckland!"
"AC36 brought hundreds of thousands of visitors during C19 restrictions from round NZ to Akl!...The atmosphere was unbelievable... it SHOULD be in Auckland!"
Kim Pannell
#KeepTheCupInNZ
"We need some good news, something for the local businesses involved with inbound tourism in New Zealand to focus on."
"We need some good news, something for the local businesses involved with inbound tourism in New Zealand to focus on."
Julie Wood
#KeepTheCupInNZ
Inspiring the next generation of world class Kiwi athletes.
Inspiring the next generation of world class Kiwi athletes.
#KeepTheCupInNZ
We're called the City of Sails for a reason.
We're called the City of Sails for a reason.
#KeepTheCupInNZ
The last Cup prompted a mass coastal cleanup.
The last Cup prompted a mass coastal cleanup.
#KeepTheCupInNZ
The last America's Cup provided amazing education opportunities for children.
The last America's Cup provided amazing education opportunities for children.
#KeepTheCupInNZ
New Zealand's tourism and hospitality sectors need your help.
New Zealand's tourism and hospitality sectors need your help.
#KeepTheCupInNZ
The infrastructure to host the cup is already here.
The infrastructure to host the cup is already here.
#KeepTheCupInNZ
In pre-COVID times, the America’s Cup injected $529 million into our economy.
In pre-COVID times, the America’s Cup injected $529 million into our economy.
#KeepTheCupInNZ
How cool would it be for New Zealand to host the first Women's America's Cup?
How cool would it be for New Zealand to host the first Women's America's Cup?
#KeepTheCupInNZ
Would you give up a home advantage?
Would you give up a home advantage?
#KeepTheCupInNZ
Hands up, who wants to get up at 3am to watch us race?
Hands up, who wants to get up at 3am to watch us race?
#KeepTheCupInNZ
Sailing is part of our DNA.
Sailing is part of our DNA.
