AC36: Luna Rossa Challenge base blessed

On the morning of Wednesday, 4 December, mana whenua led a whakawātea to bless the base that Luna Rossa Challenge will call home for the America’s Cup. The ceremony marked an important milestone for the infrastructure project in handing the base over to the Luna Rossa design team who are now able to start constructing their team base in preparation for the event.

Attendees heard from Allan Young – Panuku Development Director, Tina Symmans – Chair of America’s Cup Events, Brendan Bourke – Challenger of Record, and Councillor Chris Darby – North Shore Ward Councillor and Chair of the Planning Committee who all emphasised the significance of working closely with mana whenua on this project to deliver legacy infrastructure all Aucklanders will enjoy.

Construction is set to start in the new year – watch this space!