New Zealand's second team in football's A-League will be known as Auckland FC.

The team's playing kit features an electric blue colour way and a shield containing a graphic tribute to Rangitoto and the city's skyline, with an ascending ‘A’ for Auckland in its centre.

Auckland FC will join the league with a men's team next season, with a women's side to follow in 2025-26.

CEO Nick Becker says he wanted to chose a team name that united all the people of Auckland.

"We wanted a name that was going to be representative of Auckland- it's an easy one, there's beauty in its simplicity. Auckland FC, it's a heritage football name."

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New Zealand's second team in football's A-League will be known as Auckland FC.
The team's playing kit features an electric blue colour way and a shield containing a graphic tribute to Rangitoto and the city's skyline, with an ascending ‘A’ for Auckland in its centre.
Auckland FC will join the league with a men's team next season, with a women's side to follow in 2025-26.
CEO Nick Becker says he wanted to chose a team name that united all the people of Auckland.
"We wanted a name that was going to be representative of Auckland- it's an easy one, there's beauty in its simplicity. Auckland FC, it's a heritage football name."
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO unveils Auckland's new A-League franchise

Tonight on The Huddle, Sports Journalist Nicky Styris and Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Paul Allison talk all things sport. 

Does Tim Southee deserve to play in the Black Caps test against England in Hamilton tomorrow? 

The FIFA World Cup is going to Saudi Arabia and Kiwi's are complaining about it. 

This and more on The Huddle. 

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Tonight on The Huddle, Sports Journalist Nicky Styris and Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Paul Allison talk all things sport.&nbsp;
Does Tim Southee deserve to play in the Black Caps test against England in Hamilton tomorrow?&nbsp;
The FIFA World Cup is going to Saudi Arabia and Kiwi's are complaining about it.&nbsp;
This and more on The Huddle.&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Does Tim Southee deserve to play in Saturday's test?

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The Government is making changes to get more capital flowing around the economy. 

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bailey says he is going to make it easier for KiwiSaver funds to invest in unlisted companies and assets. 

Financial Services CEO Kirk Hope talks to Ryan Bridge. 

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The Government is making changes to get more capital flowing around the economy.&nbsp;
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bailey says he is going to make it easier for KiwiSaver funds to invest in unlisted companies and assets.&nbsp;
Financial Services CEO Kirk Hope talks to Ryan Bridge.&nbsp;
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Kirk Hope: Financial Services CEO on Ministers plan to remove KiwiSaver hurdles

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Ferry debacle, what a way to finish the year!

The big four trade banks are being told to become more competitive while Kiwibank'sto get a $500 million cash injection.

Greyhound racing gets the chop by Winston the dog lover.

Opinion polls out this week, ACT the big winner in the Curia poll.

The MāoriParty leadership and the Haka leader sent to the Privileges committee along with Labour's Tau Henare.

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Barry Soper: Ferry debacle, big four trade banks, greyhound racing, opinion polls and Māori party leadership sent to the Privileges committee

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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO unveils Auckland's new A-League franchise

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