Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron — Restaurant in Waitematā

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is a New Zealand yacht club, and the club behind New Zealand's America's Cup campaigns, under the guises of New Zealand Challenge and Team New Zealand. It held the America's Cup from 1995 until 2003, becoming in 2000 the first non-American holder to successfully defend the trophy. After Team New Zealand's victory in the 2017 event, the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron are the current holders of the America's Cup. The club was established in 1871 in Auckland with the name of the "Auckland Yacht Club". Its name was changed to "Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron" when it was granted royal patronage in 1902. The patron of the Squadron is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.It is located in Westhaven Marina, Auckland, close to the Auckland Harbour Bridge facing on to the Waitemata...

When a greedy narcissist negotiates with the worst Labour mayor and prime minister in New Zealand’s history what could go possibly go wrong? It sounds like the answer to that is the RNZYS ends up giving away the chance to host the next Americas Cup to Spain when the nation needs it like never before in its history.

In recent years won and defended with NZ tax payers money and the adoration of the country. Now looking like it will be thrown away by a traitor on behalf of the RNZYS, the government and council.

The next Team New Zealand defence won’t be in my name if it goes off shore. I would hope they lose it badly and that the New Zealand public turns on Grant Dalton and the RNZYS as the losers who...

Superb club - in the traditional sense. A few well-worn corners that give away the Squadron's true purpose. A superb lay out that aptly lays out the Squadron's history on Auckland's waters.

A dining room with enough life to be comfortable, but plenty of privacy to ensure one feels special dining among their party. Seafood dishes are delicious, and lamb and steak ensure everyone is happy. There's even fish and chips for the kids.

A good wine and beer selection makes for a good transition between the dining room and separate bar - both with extraordinary views across the harbour.

The centrepiece though: the America's Cup.

Go here and enjoy a unique experience to really make for a...