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How women’s football got its start in New Zealand in the 1920s

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A century ago this year, women’s football took some key steps towards the establishment of the women’s game in New Zealand. Fledgeling teams took part in games widely reported by the newspapers of the day. In this special feature for … Read More

Barbara Cox, women's football

Vale: Marge Twiname – a pioneer of the women’s game in Auckland

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One of the pioneers of women’s football in Auckland, Marge Twiname, combined administration at club and regional level with supporting family members in their own pursuit of football success. Marge died in Auckland in 2015 after a long illness. She … Read More

Marge Twiname, obituary, women's football

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