Decision near on new, 'workable' America's Cup planKEVIN STENT/STUFF On Wednesday, Minister for Economic Development David Parker said the government was "closer to reaching a conclusion" with America's Cup stakeholders to deliver a new option called 'Point Halsey'. Minister for Economic Development David Parker said he "welcomes new developments" bringing agreement closer on Auckland's America's Cup base. READ MORE* Six challengers for next America's Cup* Spithill jumps ship for America's Cup* Peter Burling's new buzzDeadlines are fast approaching to start work building Auckland's 2021 cup facilities. Parker's announcement comes the same day public submissions for Auckland Council's resource consent for its preferred option, known as the Wynyard Base option, close. Dunedin firm Animation Research's video on what a proposed America's Cup base for Auckland will look like.

Source: Stuff March 13, 2018 21:31 UTC