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Explained: What economic benefits does SailGP have?

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 3:19pm
Crowd watch the racing on day one during SailGP Auckland on January 18, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Crowd watch the racing on day one during SailGP Auckland on January 18, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Explained: What economic benefits does SailGP have?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 15 Feb 2026, 3:19pm

Another SailGP event has come to Auckland, drawing the crowds over to the city's waterfront to catch al the action.

Last year's SailGP event generated over $5 million in GDP for the city, and the organisers are hoping for a similar result this time round.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill joined Piney to discuss the benefits of the event.

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