Richie McCaw was granted the Freedom of Auckland in acknowledgment of his outstanding leadership and achievements at the World Cup. Photo / Jason Oxenham
Richie McCaw was granted the Freedom of Auckland by Mayor Len Brown yesterday - the first time the honour has been bestowed since the birth of the Super City five years ago.
Mr Brown told the All Blacks skipper the honour acknowledged his outstanding leadership and achievement in taking the
team to back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins.
"This honour comes with the love and respect of the people of Auckland," he said in presenting McCaw with a waka huia (container) as a taonga symbolising the treasure box of a chief.
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