waiheke1 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 The Cardiff GP (which is the IMG showcase event) is subsidised by the Welsh government to the tune of approximately GBP 170K per GP (assuming it meets certain targets). This is about GBP 4.25 (or NZD 8.30) per head, so to expect an even bigger subsidy from either the New Zealand government or Auckland council would seem optimistic. It almost certanly is too optimistic, though at the same time getting a visitor from overseas to NZ has got to be worth much more than $200 to the government in terms of revenue. NZ is quite a different scenario to Wales. Because of the distance, I would assume most overseas visitors would stay for at least a week (perhaps just a long weekend for those comping from Aussie) - whereas in Wales, I'd imagine a lot of people would arrive and leave on the same day, or at most stay 1/2 nights - thereby spending alot more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/video/news/video.cfm?c_id=1501138&gal_cid=1501138&gallery_id=124772 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 It almost certanly is too optimistic, though at the same time getting a visitor from overseas to NZ has got to be worth much more than $200 to the government in terms of revenue. NZ is quite a different scenario to Wales. Because of the distance, I would assume most overseas visitors would stay for at least a week (perhaps just a long weekend for those comping from Aussie) - whereas in Wales, I'd imagine a lot of people would arrive and leave on the same day, or at most stay 1/2 nights - thereby spending alot more money. A lot of us made it a long weekend but I know of several who stayed for up to two weeks, hiring cars or campervans to tour the North Island. By the time you take into account accommodation, taxis, meals, liquid refreshments plus 'entertainment' expenses I'm sure each O/S visitor would have spent $1500-$2000 plus - a nice boost to the economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 FURROW Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 A lot of us made it a long weekend but I know of several who stayed for up to two weeks, hiring cars or campervans to tour the North Island. By the time you take into account accommodation, taxis, meals, liquid refreshments plus 'entertainment' expenses I'm sure each O/S visitor would have spent $1500-$2000 plus - a nice boost to the economy. To right we did spend a few bucks Dave and all being well we will be back to join you all next year for a few sherberts down at the QF Tavern 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 an article from nz herald late last week - Bill Buckley a fair whack out of pocket. tbh, auckland council and Nz govt should front up with some cash in my view. There must be say 1000 overseas visitors for the event - get the govt to chip in say $200 for each of those, which must be a very cheap investment compared to gain to economy - thats $200k. then get Auckland council to chip in $100 for each visitor to Auckland for the event - again cheap compared to benefits to hospitality, hotels etc. - thats another $500k, which should see Bill break even, and maybe even make a bit if the corwd is bigger next year (which, weather permitting, I think it will be). http://www.nzherald....8;objectid=10797238 Â Has an official attendance been confirmed anywhere? Â Over the past two weeks when attendances are quoted 'Speedway Star' gives a 15,000 gate for the NZGP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehammer Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I know this will not be the right thread, but more likely to hit the targetted audience... does anyone in NZ know if or when the highlights of Saturday's GP will be shown on Sky Sports? I've had a quick look through the guide but can't find it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Speedwaygp.com had a comment that highlights would be shown in on sky in nz - however that comment is now gone from the site and like yourself I can find no mention in sky online guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 No it'll be back to the normal wait till September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 What country? I have cuttings from several New Zealand newspapers with reports from the GP at Western Springs. They all list Jason Bunyan as representing New Zealand. This week's 'Speedway Star' page 30 (May 5 2012) lists Bunyan in its Grand Prix Points feature as Great Britain. Which is correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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