AC36 racing & more March 21

Latest update from WQ TMA 8.3.2021

The Race is ON!
The highly anticipated first race of the 36th America’s Cup Match will start at 4pm this Wednesday 10th March.  
Under COVID-19 Alert level 2 or 1, the race schedule will remain as planned with 2 races per day. Wednesday 10th, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th, Monday 15th March and each day after that, if needed. The two teams will race until either the Defender, Emirates Team New Zealand or the Challenger, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli reaches 7 wins.  
Under Level 2, the bars, cafés and restaurants and other retail outlets within the America's Cup Race Village and Wynyard Quarter will be open, and will operate within Ministry of Health guidelines. However live racing on the public big screens, and other activations are unable to operate until Level 1.
Plan ahead, head out and support our local businesses and GO ETNZ.  
 
Read below for all the details you need to be race ready

Public transport under Level 2  
 
Auckland is now at Level 2.    
Public transport will continue to operate with strict health and safety requirements in place. As per Government advice, you must wear a face covering if you are over 12 years old and you should scan in using the QR code posters.  HOP cards only, no cash.  Read full details from AT below.  
For general information on what is and isn't allowed during level 2 click here.  
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Level 2 transport advice

AC36 racing March 2021  
 
With the final racing starting just days away make sure you know what is planned for Wynyard Quarter.  There will be road closures and areas of restricted access. Some on street parking won't be available. You may wish to consider changing your start time at work so you can soak up the vibe after a hard day in the office. Check out the public transport options.

Latest info on AC36

TravelWise Choices update
 
In this newsletter find out more about the Walk to Work Day planned for Wednesday 10th March.  This is the same day as the start of AC36 racing so it could be a good option, for anyone wanting to ditch the car.  There is a wrap up of the February Bike Challenge and details of the ongoing enhancements to the City Centre.  
Click below to read the full bulletin.    
 

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Auckland Council Budget & Long Term Plan 
 
Auckland Council have produced a Long Term Plan for 2021 - 2031 along with a draft recovery budget.  Key issues include the rapid growth of Auckland city, changing community needs, transport demands, ageing assets and the need to respond to climate change.  Covid 19 has had a negative impact on residents, businesses and Auckland Councils' income.  Read the full document below.
Consultation closes 22 March 2021.​ 
 

Read the Plan here

Go Team New Zealand!

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