Central and local government are being challenged to work together to attract major events.
The bid for Auckland to host the next America's Cup in 2027 has been abandoned after central government refused to put money up for it.
Major Events Group Founding Director Chris Simpson says New Zealand could host great events if the investment is there.
He told Mike Hosking it's something that needs strong collaboration.
Simpson says the events can't go ahead if cities are keen but the Government's not.
He says New Zealand isn't going to be able to pull in huge amounts of money like the Middle East, and we can't just rely on good will.
Simpson says we have a track record of holding great events but that just doesn't cut it anymore.
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