In a blow for Auckland, the Government has decided not to fund the Sail GP competition for next year.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill says Auckland’s host city offer was contingent on a two-way funding partnership between Auckland Council and Central Government but the Government has decided against funding it.

AUT sailing professor Mark Orams joined D'Arcy to discuss.

LISTEN ABOVE

In a blow for Auckland, the Government has decided not to fund the Sail GP competition for next year.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill says Auckland’s host city offer was contingent on a two-way funding partnership between Auckland Council and Central Government but the Government has decided against funding it.
AUT sailing professor Mark Orams joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Mark Orams: AUT sailing professor on the Government not funding Sail GP for next year

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f038fa32-294c-4c8b-ba69-b435008bfcef/transcript