New Zealand Events: “Women’s Sport Is Our Special Hosting Focus” (& America’s Cup, Of Course)

New Zealand will be at the heart of women’s sport in the next few years, with the World Cups of rugby, cricket and football all being held there in 2021-23. At SportAccord 2019, Susan Sawbridge, Manager of Major Events at New Zealand Major Events, talks to iSportconnect TV about the strategy for women’s sports, which is not only about growing participation but promoting female leadership too. She also talks about the upcoming America’s Cup in Auckland, a complex undertaking involving multiple partners, including the city. Stuart Turner, Head of Major Events at Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development, goes into more detail about preparations for the big event, which is a natural fit for Auckland, a city full of boats that loves to sail..