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Auckland FC CEO Says Bed Levy ‘Makes Sense’ After Final Delivers $2.5m Economic Boost

From NZ Herald · () English

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Auckland FC’s trans-Tasman victory in May generated an estimated $2.5 million boost for Auckland’s economy.
  • More than 28,000 fans attended the first A-League Grand Final played in New Zealand, at Go Media Stadium.
  • CEO Nick Becker says a bed levy could help fund similar events over the long term.

Auckland FC chief executive Nick Becker says a bed levy could help the city repeat the economic gains produced by the club’s trans-Tasman victory in May. The final generated a $2.5 million boost for Auckland’s economy.

More than 28,000 fans travelled to Go Media Stadium for the first A-League Grand Final played on New Zealand soil. Becker says Auckland needs a long-term strategy to fund and support events that bring visitors and activity to the city.

Makes sense

· Nick BeckerBecker’s view of a proposed bed levy to help fund and support future city events.
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