 Volunteer numbers reach 900
August - People from all over the country (and the world!) of all ages, shapes, sizes, skills, experience and level of football fanaticism, have been putting their hands up to volunteer. We now have 900 but we're still keen to hear from people with particular skills as drivers, ticketing, media and general administration. For further information please phone 0800 FIFA 17 or 09 414 0169.
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Trophy travels length of the country
August - Over the past two months, the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup trophy has toured each of the host cities and ended up in Auckland where it is currently making visits to a wide range of schools and clubs. Hundreds of kids have had their photo taken with the impressive silverware. Take a look at some of the photos
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New Zealand to meet Canada in World Cup Opener  July - New Zealand will open the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup against Canada at North Harbour Stadium on October 28 after a supplementary draw was completed in Zurich. Canada – who clinched the final berth in the 16-team tournament with a 1-0 victory over Mexico in the bronze medal match of the CONCACAF (North and Central America) U-17 championship – join Scandinavian heavyweights Denmark and South American champions Colombia in a power-packed Group A. Read more
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Draw finalised for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup July - The stage is set for the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand with a 16-strong field now decided and the final draw being completed. Two months on from an initial draw that threw up as many questions as answers, the remaining qualifiers were added to the mix to round off some potentially thrilling sections. Read more
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 Flamingoes, Black Maidens qualify
July - The two African teams to compete at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup have been decided after qualification matches throughout June and July. Nigeria's U-17 team, known as the Flamingoes, and Ghana's U-17 team, known as the Black Maidens, have emerged triumphant placing first and second respectively. Read more
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New Zealand finish Paraguay tour with a draw July - Second half substitute Sarah McLaughlin grabbed an 82nd minute equaliser for New Zealand’s U-17 women footballers as they finished their tour of Paraguay with a 1-1 draw with the hosts in Asunción on Saturday morning (NZ time). New Zealand finished the four team tournament in third place on four points behind Paraguay on goal difference. Read more |
Special ticket deals for clubs and schools
July - With just over a month to go for the NZ Football 'Friends and Family' ticket promotion, club members need to get in quick to secure the best deals. Tickets start at $5 for match days and a percentage of each sale goes towards a designated club so it's a great way to fundraise! Order forms need to be in by Sunday 31 August. To find our more click here
Primary and intermediate schools can also also make the most of an exclusive offer which enables students to attend the schools promotion match for just $5. To find out more and to contact you regional schools coordinator click here
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 South America tour for Young Football Ferns
July - The Young Football Ferns are currently away in Paraguay as part of their build up to the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The team won its first game in the quadrangular tournament involving Paraguay's U-17 team and club sides Cerro Porteno and Universidad Autonoma. Read more
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Hundreds eager to volunteer!
July - The number of people signed up to volunteer for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup has reached 600 - already twice the number used at the 2007 Netball World Championships. But we still need more! Because there are so many of you, we will be starting an online Volunteer E-noticeboard packed full of information specific to volunteers. Read more
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Olympic selection for Auckland staff
July - Two staff members from the FIFA Auckland Venue Organising Committee will represent NZ at the Beijing Olympics. Marketing Coordinator Jenny Bindon and Schools Coordinator Hayley Moorwood are on tour with the senior team as they prepare for their opening game on August 8. Read more
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Christchurch hosts Phoenix game
July - QEII Stadium in Christchurch - one of the four venues for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - hosted the Wellington Phoenix and a Mainland Football selection last Sunday for an exciting match which attracted almost 6,500 people. Read more
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Trophy proves popular in Hamilton
July - Hamilton was the first host city to show off the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup trophy this month as it makes its way around the country. Hordes of football fans were keen to take their pictures with the impressive silverware. Read more
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Football feast for Wellington
July - Wellington showed why it's called both the events capital and the football capital of NZ when it hosted two international matches at short notice this month. The Oly-Whites played nail-biting games against the Chile U-23 team as part of their build up to Beijing. Read more
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