Duchess Catherine smiles during the yacht racing on Auckland Harbour.
Auckland Mayoress Shan Inglis and the mayor, Len Brown, meet Prince William and Duchess Catherine on their arrival at Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Duchess Catherine walk to the hangar at Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Duchess Catherine arrives at the hangar at Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Air-Commodore Kevin McEvoy and Prince William meet RNZAF Whenuapai based families at Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Air-Commodore Kevin McEvoy and Prince William meet the RNZAF Whenuapai based Hunt family. Maia Hunt, 6, gives Prince William the "Wheels on the Bus" book, a gift for his son Prince George at Whenaupai Air Base, Auckland.
Prince William meets RNZAF Whenuapai based families at Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Prince William meets a girl who broke her arm and she tells him all about it at Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Duchess Catherine meets RNZAF Whenuapai based families at Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Duchess Catherine meets RNZAF Whenuapai based families at Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Crowds await Prince William and Duchess Catherine at the entry to Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Duchess Catherine and Prince William wave to the crowd at Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland.
Prince William meets the crowd on Auckland Waterfront.
Team New Zealand skipper Dean Barker, Pricne William, Duchess Catherine and Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton on board the luxury yacht "Imagine" Prince William meets on Auckland Waterfront.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine on their walkabout on Auckland Waterfront.
Yacht Racing on Auckland Harbour.
Yacht Racing on Auckland Harbour.
Duchess Catherine's yacht crew hard at work in the yacht racing on Auckland Harbour.
Prince William steers his yacht through choppy waters in the yacht racing on Auckland Harbour.
Duchess Catherine celebrates winning both yacht races on Auckland Harbour.
Duchess Catherine smiles during the yacht racing on Auckland Harbour.
Duchess Catherine steers her yacht with Team NZ skipper Dean Barker in the yacht racing Auckland Harbour.
Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton watches Prince William steer his yacht in the yacht racing on Auckland Harbour.
Duchess Catherine grins after winning both races in the yacht racing on Auckland Harbour.
Team NZ CEO Grant Dalton and Prince William on Auckland Waterfront.
Duchess Catherine and her winning yacht crew on Auckland Harbour.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine are on this Sealegs boat in Auckland Harbour.
Prince William and Duchess Catherine on a cruise between the two of them in West Harbour, Auckland.
Duchess Catherine exits the Sealegs boat at Hobsonville Marina, Auckland.
Sealegs Chairman Eric Series presents Duchess Catherine and Prince William a mini Sealegs boat for their son Prince George at Hobsonville Marina, Auckland.
Duchess Catherine meets the crowd at Hobsonville Marina, Auckland.
Prince William meets the crowd at Hobsonville Marina, Auckland.
It's was another busy day yesterday for the Duke and Duchess who let down their hair during some friendly competition in Auckland.
The pair began their day at Whenuapai Airbase, familiar territory for the helicopter pilot prince, where they met 200 largely Air Force personnel and their families.
As ever, the Duke and Duchess entertained the younger fans in the group, with William proving his parenting prowess.
"It was good to see he's very well trained. Emily's dummy fell out of her mouth and he had it picked up within two seconds," said RNZAF Flight Sergeant Jason Dreaver.
Prince William and Catherine then travelled to downtown Auckland where thousands had lined the streets in order to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.
For eight-year-old Make-A-Wish recipient Lili Reynolds, the day was a dream come true as she got the chance to meet a real life princess.
"She said 'hi' and I said 'hi'. And then I gave her the flowers and while I was giving them I said "pleased to meet you your royal highness" and then I did a curtsy. And then after that we talked for a little bit.," said Lili.
Black clouds threatened to put a dampener on the big event of the day but the skies stayed fairly clear as the royals battled it out in their own America's Cup showdown on the Waitemata Harbour.
Team Kate was with sailing hero Dean Barker, while fellow legend Grant Dalton was paired with the Prince.
The Duchess was in her element, having spent time crewing sailboats round the world and she proved her prowess in the water, winning both races easily. Prince William was forced to admit defeat.
"We were sabotaged," he joked.
"Something happened with the boat and she yelled 'excuses, excuses' to William," said one of the young sailors on board Catherine's boat.
The royals were then escorted to West Park marina in Hobsonville where they were presented with a mini Sealegs boat for Prince George before jumping on their flight back to Wellington.
Today they travel to Hamilton where the Duchess will visit a children's hospice while the Duke opens an indoor cycling track. They will then head to Cambridge and drive through the town centre before stopping at a war memorial.
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