New Zealand Football Foundation Partners

Dr Johanna Wood

Dr Johanna Wood is President of New Zealand Football and a generous supporter of grassroots initiatives in Aotearoa. An experienced educator hailing from Central Football, Johanna is passionate about the power of football to help women and rangatahi achieve their goals on and off the pitch. Dr Wood’s generosity supported the purchase of first footballs for young people signing up to play the game for the very first time.

Sir Eion Edgar

The late Sir Eion Edgar was a renowned New Zealand businessman and chairman of the Forsyth Barr Group. He was also a generous supporter of the Football Foundation, who believed in our mission and our work. Sir Eion played a critical role in ensuring the New Zealand Football Foundation was able to fund grassroots social initiatives, pledging an incredible $500,000. We are grateful for the ongoing support of Sir Eion’s family.

Mark Stewart MNZM

Mark Stewart MNZM is a former Chairperson of the New Zealand Football Foundation who has continued to support us, generously pledging $500,000. A prominent businessman and lover of sport, Mark has always focused on giving back to his community. He was awarded the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Community and Sport. We are very grateful for his continued involvement with, and belief in, the New Zealand Football Foundation.

Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr offers investment advice from qualified, experienced Advisers, supported by a highly-awarded team of research analysts, with access to some of the world’s best research, but you’ll also find them supporting schools, clubs and community organisations across the country including the New Zealand Football Foundation who are very grateful for the support they've shown us.

Team Heroine

The New Zealand Football Foundation has been fortunate to work with Team Heroine, a marketing and sponsorship agency dedicated to uplifting and supporting women’s sport. Creating positive impacts for women and girls through football is one of our core pillars at the Foundation, and so our partnership with Team Heroine has been a perfect match.

New Zealand Football

New Zealand Football established the New Zealand Football Foundation in 2010, with money received upon the All Whites qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. We are grateful for the work the national governing body does in growing the game in Aotearoa: a thriving football community is vital to our mission to use Football for Good.

Mediaworks

Mediaworks colours and connects our communities across Aotearoa with the country's leading commercial radio network, more than 5,500 outdoor touchpoints and an expansive digital portfolio. We are very grateful for their support and look forward to future partnerships.

VEGA

Vega is a proud supporter of the New Zealand Football Foundation. On behalf of our non-profit clients Vega processes millions of dollars annually in donation and ticket sales receipts. This number nearly doubles every year. Vega stores millions of names and sends more than 1 million emails each month, all on behalf of our clients. Vega is at the forefront of applying the best available technology to support and service organisations as diverse as Academic Alumni Associations, Sporting Organisations, Climate, Justice and Preventing Domestic Violence campaigners to Faith Based Organisations and global development initiatives. Vega can help your club or society. Vega offers a complete package at affordable cost to ambitious groups and organisations, eager to build support and generate resilient income. "

New Zealand Professional Footballer's Association

The New Zealand Professional Footballers’ Association advocates for our professional players, many of whom are supports of the Football Foundation.

Millars Vineyard

This award-winning family-owned boutique winery believes in #footballforgood. Millar's Vineyard is nestled into the coastal foothills of the Brynderwyn ranges and surrounded by picturesque rural views of vineyards and olive groves. Millar's vineyard offer opportunities for the public to taste their wines at the cellar door, purchase their lovely wines to take away, or wander through the vineyard. NZFF are thankful for their partnership and support.

Staples VR

StaplesVR create emerging technology training and entertainment solutions with work spanning across sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Health and Safety, Medical, First Responders and Entertainment. They offer both subscription SAAS training packages as well as bespoke software development which is world-leading. We are grateful for their support of our foundation.

Youthtown

Youthtown New Zealand has supported young people through a variety of social programmes since 1932. We are grateful to partner with Youthtown in developing one of our cornerstone initiatives for our Youth Pillar, FootballConnect.

Friends of Football

Friends of Football are a group of dedicated football fans who love the game, and believe in the importance of sport for supporting healthy societies. Friends of Football also help give our players a platform, and strengthen community ties within football.

Qatar Airways

Uniting football fans worldwide Qatar Airways is the Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA

Four Winds

Four Winds Foundation supports the New Zealand Football Foundation through the provision of grants. Four Winds supports a variety of community initiatives throughout Aotearoa.

Aktiv

Aktiv believe in the power of sport for young people and our communities just as much as we do. Aktiv focuses on working to make Auckland the world’s most active city, and have supported New Zealand Football Foundation initiatives.

Awhero Nui Charitable Trust

Awhero Nui Charitable Trust support community initiatives that help provide a good life for all people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Awhero Nui means “big hope”, and we are so grateful for the support Awhero Nui gives us to support our hope that football can truly be for good throughout Aotearoa.

Lion Foundation

The Lion Foundation is one of New Zealand’s most established charitable trusts. We are grateful for their funding and support.

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New Zealand Police

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