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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Nick Mulvenney

New Zealand reveals big profit from hosting Women’s World Cup

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New Zealand received a net economic benefit of NZ$109.5m ($67.87m) from co-hosting the Women’s World Cup with Australia earlier this year, according to a government impact evaluation report released on Friday.

The report said that 27,000 people visited the country during the June 20 to July 20 tournament and they spent more than NZ$80m on accommodation, meals, transport and shopping.

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