At least five wealthy backers of the challenger teams to the America's Cup are struggling to enter the country in time to watch their yachts race.
Information provided to RNZ shows the owners of the Italian team Luna Rossa, UK team Ineos and American Magic have been granted border exemptions but are not yet here.
It's understood they have been unable to access vouchers to stay at managed isolation hotels.
America's Cup reporter Amy Williams filed this report.
