As it happened: NZ welcomes home Team NZ

Thousands wait to welcome home Team NZ. Photo / Greg Bowker

Emirates Team New Zealand were welcomed home today following the 34th America's Cup which was won by Oracle Team USA in a tight contest.

The Herald's social media editor Paul Harper will provide updates from the event on Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

How to welcome home Team NZ
- Emirates Team New Zealand will be welcomed home to Shed 10 today at midday.
- Gates open at 11.30am
- Musician Dave Dobbyn will perform to welcome the team.
- After the welcome, Team New Zealand will depart Shed 10 by boat and be taken on a 'sail-by' into the Viaduct.