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Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei invites Tāmaki Makaurau to whānau-friendly fan zone, Kia Kotahi Race Days at Takaparawhau Bastion Point.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the host iwi for the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada, will host a series of free weekend fan zone events at its ancestral land at Takaparawhau (Bastion Point) throughout the America’s Cup race dates.
Taking place every weekend from midday on March 6,7, 13 & 14th, Takaparawhau is the best viewing location city side to have both views of the Waitematā and a large outdoor screen to make sure none of the live sailing action is missed.
Named Kia Kotahi: Race Days On Takaparawhau, Marama Royal, Chair of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust explains, “the events will showcase Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei culturally, creatively, and historically, as well as celebrate the major international sporting event, happening close by in the Waitematā Harbour.”
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, in partnership with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Summernova Programme, has many family-friendly activities planned for the fan zone. There will be a large outdoor screen to watch the races, weaving, carving and kite-making workshops, kapa haka and live music performances, kite flying, kai food stalls & fun games for the whole family. Members of the public can join Marae tours and explore the whenua visiting signature photo locations boasting some of Tāmaki Makaurau’s best views.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited General Manager Destination, Steve Armitage says, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to support bringing to life an iconic vantage point like Takaparawhau to watch the America’s Cup racing. Kia Kotahi: Race Days on Takaparawhau is another fantastic event in the Summernova Festival Series and provides a great whanau friendly environment to enjoy this exciting sporting spectacle.
"Tāmaki Makaurau really is the place to be this summer, and we hope to see Aucklanders and visitors making the most of all the experiences and events on offer.”
The fan zone is alcohol and smoke free for a fully whānau-friendly experience and will also be waste-free as part of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s involvement in the Pare Kore programme.
For more information, head to kiakotahi.co.nz.