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Helping Hand Fund

Here’s your chance to own a piece of New Zealand football history

posted in: Events, News |

A Newcastle United shirt worn and signed by record-breaking All Whites striker Chris Wood will go up for auction this week to raise money for Friends of Football’s Helping Hands fund. The shirt, kindly donated by Wood, will be auctioned … Read More

All Whites, charity golf day, Chris Wood, Helping Hand Fund, Huapai Golf Club

Hungerball provides opening day joy for over-45s, women and youngsters

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Northern Rovers celebrated the start of their new season with a day of fun and action using the inflatable Hungerball Arena at their McFetridge Park headquarters. The arena hosted a mini-tournament of 3 v 3 games for over-45s players before … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United, Northern Rovers

Hundreds benefit from Friends of Football-sponsored Hungerball action

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Hundreds of children and young adults got the chance to experience the fun of football at Auckland’s Football for Freedom day, hosted by Manukau United. United worked with partners Hungerball to make available their inflatable playing arena, sponsored by Friends … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Former refugee children to be helped into football thanks to 7-a-side event

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Manukau United Football Club aim to help former refugee children get into football this year with the help of a one-day cultural and football event on Saturday January 22. The club will host a seven-a-side tournament for mixed teams at … Read More

Football for Freedom, Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Hungerball provides fun and laughter at Auckland’s Eden Park

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More than 10,000 people attended the New Zealand Eid Day celebration at Auckland’s Eden Park on July 21, giving many the opportunity to try out their football skills through Hungerball. Hungerball (Hia Pōro) is an inflatable playground enabling boys and … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

How we’re helping introduce football to young South Aucklanders

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Thousands of young South Aucklanders will get their first experience of football activities thanks to an innovative community programme run by Manukau United FC, and supported by Friends of Football. One of the key tools being used by Manukau United … Read More

Helping Hand Fund, Hungerball, Manukau United

Football enthusiasts rally behind our 6th annual charity golf day

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More than 20 teams took part in this year’s annual Friends of Football charity golf day at the sun-blessed Huapai Golf Club. Playing under the Ambrose system, Team Takapuna Tax won the Bill MacGowan Memorial Trophy, presented by Bill’s widow, … Read More

charity golf day, Helping Hand Fund, Huapai Golf Club

A special sponsorship — how we’re helping Auckland’s Special Olympics

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Friends of Football has shown its support for a special group of footballers — Auckland’s Special Olympics squad. The team competes at the Special Olympics New Zealand National Summer Games, wearing kit and using practice gear provided by Friends of … Read More

Alan Yates, Auckland City, feature, Helping Hand Fund, Kiwitea Street, Special Olympics

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Monday July 10 (5.30pm): Football Ferns v Vietnam, McLean Park, Napier (click here for details)

July 20 (7pm NZT): New Zealand v Norway, opening game of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland (click here for details)

July 25 (5.30pm NZT): New Zealand v Philippines, second group game for Football Ferns at FIFA Women’s World Cup at Sky Stadium, Wellington (click here for details)

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November 19-December 2: Pacific Games, Solomon Islands (click here for details)

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MARCH

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June: Oceania Nations Cup (to be confirmed)

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