NZFF News

NZ Football Foundation News

Welcome Dave, Will & Santha

March 26, 2026

Thank You to Aliesha Staples and Craig Wheatley

March 11, 2026

Barry Smith's Football Archive

January 28, 2026

The New Zealand Football Foundation Christmas Auction

December 1, 2025

Lead the Future of Football Philanthropy in NZ

October 30, 2025

Women In Leadership 2024

May 26, 2025

The Green Shirt Is Back for 2025

May 15, 2025

Thriving Communities Project

May 8, 2025

Seeking an Impact Giving Manager

April 14, 2025

Tribute to Nick Davidson

March 11, 2025

Barbara Dreaver Appointed to Foundation's Board

February 11, 2025

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take

December 6, 2023

New CEO Appointment

December 5, 2023

A Star in the making and the world is at her feet

December 8, 2022

Mackenzie Barry reflects on latest Ferns series, and looks to the A-league season ahead

November 18, 2022

Phoenix Fans Support 'I AM HOPE' Charity Auction

November 9, 2022

Wellington players raise money for mental health support with world record attempt

November 8, 2022

Passion and persistence keeps Football Fern dreams alive

October 26, 2022

FIFA Women's World Cup Draw Takes Place This Weekend

October 19, 2022

The Ford Football Ferns are Coming Home

October 18, 2022

Auckland United Leads the Way in Foundation Lottery

August 10, 2022

Introducing Our New Website: Built with the Help of our Football Community

July 20, 2022

Football community projects receive grants from New Zealand Football Foundation

April 13, 2022

Young Footballer Gives Back with Help from the Football Foundation

February 10, 2022

Giving Back through Football Connect: Coach Amber Hearn

September 29, 2021

A Community Comes Together: Football Foundation supports Mainland Football and Canterbury Cricket’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

September 26, 2021

Football Connect: Football Foundation helps bring kids into football with Youthtown NZ.

August 31, 2021

NZ Football Foundation extends grant application round.

August 23, 2021

NZ Football Foundation announces August grant application round

July 31, 2021

Vale – Sir Eion Edgar

June 15, 2021

More than just a game

March 24, 2021

Tāraitia a Anamata | Create the Future

February 19, 2021

Archived News ARticles

Community Football Projects Receive Funding Boost
November 18, 2020
Hearn believes Football Connect can make a difference
November 3, 2020
Jale proud to be helping kids love the game
October 27, 2020
Shaw proud to support Football Foundation
October 20, 2020
Football Foundation Launch Women’s Starting Line Up
October 4, 2020
WaiBOP Multi-Sport Junior Programme
August 28, 2020
A simple idea has created a future for football in New Zealand
July 10, 2020
From Tawa AFC to Norway. The CJ Bott Journey so far…
June 20, 2020
Nelsen believes the Football Foundation is key to the sports future
June 10, 2020
Giving back to the game has its benefits.
May 25, 2020
Plans unveiled for FIFA Women’s World Cup bid
December 17, 2019
Ferns and Matildas back historic World Cup bid
December 13, 2019
FIFA legend to open Logan Park Turf
October 9, 2019
Suburbs claim maiden Kate Sheppard Cup
September 8, 2019
Coastal up for the challenge
September 6, 2019
Suburbs chasing historic double
September 6, 2019
Cup finals live on SKY Sport
August 29, 2019
Match details confirmed for Semi-Finals
August 21, 2019
Cox aims to make NZ better through football
July 10, 2019
Massive match-ups in cups
July 10, 2019
Kate Sheppard Cup Quarter-Final Results
July 7, 2019
Big match-ups in quarter-finals
June 18, 2019
Kate Sheppard Cup Round Three Results
June 16, 2019
Former Football Fern announced as NZ Football Foundation CEO
June 5, 2019
Big games in third cup round
June 5, 2019
Kate Sheppard Cup Round Two Results
June 3, 2019
Intriguing match-ups in second round
May 14, 2019
Kate Sheppard Cup Round One Results
May 12, 2019
Kate Sheppard Cup draw conducted
April 9, 2019
Football Foundation seek Chief Executive
March 8, 2019
NZ Football Foundation reflect on a big year
December 21, 2018
Dunedin Technical make history
September 9, 2018
Finalists happy to play up to roles
September 7, 2018
Dunedin Tech captain can’t wait for final
September 6, 2018
Forrest Hill Milford secure final berth
August 26, 2018
Dunedin make history in six-goal thriller
August 25, 2018
Friendly foes set to get fierce
August 23, 2018
Football Ferns look to pay back financial support used to fund overseas experiences with big performances for national team
June 11, 2018
Kate Sheppard Cup launched at Parliament
March 8, 2018
Football Foundation reflects on a successful year
December 11, 2017
U17s show promise in England loss
October 2, 2017
Hay names balanced World Cup squad
September 21, 2017
FFDP receives financial boost
August 14, 2017
Bott excited to sign with USV Jena
August 3, 2017
New pair to lead Football Foundation
July 25, 2017
NZ FOOTBALL FOUNDATION APPOINTS CEO
June 22, 2017
RYAN NELSEN CONTINUES TO SUPPORT FOOTBALL IN NEW ZEALAND
June 22, 2017
LIGHTS COMING BACK ON FOR FOOTBALL IN CHRISTCHURCH
June 22, 2017
SUMMARY OF SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICANTS APRIL 2012
June 22, 2017
ALL WHITES WORLD CUP LEGACY LIVES ON AT GRASSROOTS
June 22, 2017
APPLICATIONS TO OPEN IN APRIL 2011
June 22, 2017
NZ FOOTBALL FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT U20 WORLD CUP
June 22, 2017
SUMMARY OF SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICANTS NOVEMBER 2011
June 22, 2017
125TH MARKED BY GENEROUS DONATIONS AND AWARDS
June 22, 2017
GRANTS FERTILIZING GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL
June 22, 2017
FOUNDATION PROMISES LONG-TERM BENEFITS
June 22, 2017
GRASSROOTS NEW ZEALAND WINNERS FROM ALL WHITES’ WORLD CUP SUCCESS
June 22, 2017

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Every team needs supporters. Our partners believe in football as a force for good and their commitment helps us fund the projects and programmes that keep the game accessible, inclusive and thriving across Aotearoa.
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Constellation Communities Trust
Forsyth Barr
New Zealand Football
Bluesky Community Trust
Database Technologies
Friends of Football
Lion Foundation
Awhero Nui Charitable Trust
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