Organisers of the FIFA Women's World Cup are thrilled with the legacy left by the event. 

Auckland played a major role in the tournament by hosting nine matches. 

Over $87 million in GDP was injected into the region's economy, surpassing the initial projection by just under 50%. 

MBIE NZ Major Events Manager Kylie Hawker-Green told Mike Hosking that the event exceeded expectations. 

She says the tournament boosted the economy in the quieter months of July and August. 

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• FIFA Women's Cup gave Auckland a major boost