Article: AMERICA'S CUPRegatta key to storming the gates.

AUCKLAND'S waterfront authorities will consider throwing open the red gates to Queens Wharf if Team New Zealand brings home the Auld Mug.

The Grant Dalton-led team's 5-0 demolition of Italian syndicate Luna Rossa has set up the right to a rematch against America's Cup holders Alinghi.

And it could prove to be the spur that opens up parts of the waterfront used by Ports of Auckland.

While the nation crosses its fingers for the race series beginning in two weeks' time, provision is already being made for a defence of the cup in 2010.

Auckland City Mayor Dick Hubbard said he did not want to jinx the challenge but success would leave just ...

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