About 5500 people were in the Te Wero area for the singalong to Rod Stewart's "Sailing" at the America's Cup village in Auckland. An America’s Cup event that included a singalong with Sir Rod Stewart has cost taxpayers nearly $1 million. READ MORE:* America's Cup: Record crowds pack Cup Village and Fan Zones* America's Cup: How Rod Stewart beat Kiwi hit 'Sailing Away' for singalong gig* Rod Stewart invites Kiwis to join him in sing-along for America's CupGayford interviewed the 76-year-old rocker following the singalong. Rankin/Supplied Sir Rod Stewart took part in a video recording of the song Sailing for an America's Cup event. NZ TOURISM Sir Rod Stewart discusses his connection to New Zealand following the 2021 America's Cup singalong to Sailing.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2021 00:59 UTC