28 Aug 2023

Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am on 28 August 2023
Warriors player Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scores a try during the New Zealand Warriors v Canberra Raiders, Round 21 rugby league match of the 2023 NRL Premiership season at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. Friday 21 July 2023. © Photo credit: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

Warriors player Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scores a try during the New Zealand Warriors v Canberra Raiders, Round 21 rugby league match of the 2023 NRL Premiership season at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz

Simon looks at recent sport in the City of Sails.

He says Auckland's all excited with the Warriors in the top 4 in the NRL, although it's unclear if they'll be able to play at their home stadium, Mt Smart. Up the Wahs fever has hit town.

Simon also talks to Kathryn about the impact the FIFA Women's World Cup has had on the city, and how Auckland Transport coped with the influx of fans.

And the bus driver shortage is no longer, but there are still major issues with the ferries.

He also gives an update on how Queen Street's facelift is going and why some residents affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are still in limbo.

Simon Wilson is a Senior Writer NZ Herald