There’s a number of big names backing Auckland’s new football club. 

Former All Black Ali Williams is one such name, joining Bill Foley as a member of Auckland FC’s ownership group.  

He joined Jason Pine to discuss his hopes for the club, as they prepare to make their A-League debut at Mount Smart Stadium. 

“It's about fan engagement, it's about getting a buy in, it's about getting a belief that we're not here for a short term, we're here for a long term.” 

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There’s a number of big names backing Auckland’s new football club.&nbsp;
Former All Black Ali Williams is one such name, joining Bill Foley as a member of Auckland FC’s ownership group. &nbsp;
He joined Jason Pine to discuss his hopes for the club, as they prepare to make their A-League debut at Mount Smart Stadium.&nbsp;
“It's about fan engagement, it's about getting a buy in, it's about getting a belief that we're not here for a short term, we're here for a long term.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Ali Williams: Former All Black on what success looks like for Auckland FC

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The world’s most expensive horse racing event is taking place today. 

Radwick in Australia is playing host to the $20 million Everest Race, and two Kiwi horses are favoured to win. 

Horse racing Journalist Mick Guerin joined Piney for a chat about the event and the hefty prize that could be won. 

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The world’s most expensive horse racing event is taking place today.&nbsp;
Radwick in Australia is playing host to the $20 million Everest Race, and two Kiwi horses are favoured to win.&nbsp;
Horse racing Journalist Mick Guerin joined Piney for a chat about the event and the hefty prize that could be won.&nbsp;
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Mick Guerin: Horse Racing journalist ahead of Everest 2024 at Randwick

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The White Ferns have defied the odds. 

Their triumph over the West Indies cinched their position in the T20 World Cup Final. 

Piney caught up with former White Fern Katey Martin for a chat about how the team managed to pull together this improbable run. 

“They've just showed so much heart and determination.” 

“I saw the girls at the end of the game and they we’re all just in disbelief, they sort of can't quite believe what's happened.” 

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The White Ferns have defied the odds.&nbsp;
Their triumph over the West Indies cinched their position in the T20 World Cup Final.&nbsp;
Piney caught up with former White Fern Katey Martin for a chat about how the team managed to pull together this improbable run.&nbsp;
“They've just showed so much heart and determination.”&nbsp;
“I saw the girls at the end of the game and they we’re all just in disbelief, they sort of can't quite believe what's happened.”&nbsp;
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Katey Martin: Former White Fern on the team making it through to the T20 World Cup Final

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Auckland FC are putting faith in their preparation as they get ready for their first-ever A-League match. 

They’re facing off against the Brisbane Roar at a packed out Mt Smart Stadium this evening, the match kicking off at 5pm. 

The Club’s Head of Football, Terry McFlynn, joined Piney for a chat about the club’s preparations leading up to the match.  

“The boys are ready, you know, they've trained, I think yesterday was session 61 since we started. So we're ready to go.” 

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Auckland FC are putting faith in their preparation as they get ready for their first-ever A-League match.&nbsp;
They’re facing off against the Brisbane Roar at a packed out Mt Smart Stadium this evening, the match kicking off at 5pm.&nbsp;
The Club’s Head of Football, Terry McFlynn, joined Piney for a chat about the club’s preparations leading up to the match. &nbsp;
“The boys are ready, you know, they've trained, I think yesterday was session 61 since we started. So we're ready to go.”&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Terry McFlynn: Auckland FC Head of Football on the club's development, their A-League debut

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Ali Williams: Former All Black on what success looks like for Auckland FC

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