Māori Football Aotearoa
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Supporting Māori through football since 2008. We serve to better communities and player development for Māori, and ultimately the growth of football in Aotearoa.

Latest events

Following North vs South 2023, our Wahine and Tane travelled to Australia in June to play Australian Indigenous Football, while our Hine and Tama competed against Hawaii in Aotearoa.

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Māori Football Aotearoa is here to support the growth and development of football in Aotearoa. Be part of the journey and join our movement! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Register online

Registering to Māori Football is an important requirement before getting involved in any of our events or projects. All of our members must be affiliated with their iwi or whakapapa. Start your journey and register online!

Māori Football Aotearoa creates opportunities for Māori athletes across the nation

With driving Māori growth and development through football the key priority of Māori Football Aotearoa, we are proud of the success we have seen here and abroad. Operating within a pandemic era that creates increasing uncertainty in the world of sport, Māori Football is committed to staying agile and creating opportunities for players in a volatile climate.

As always, we are incredibly grateful to our national and community partners that empower us to to do what we do.

“We exist to empower Māori through football. We are committed to staying innovative and development-focussed, procuring the best football talent in New Zealand.”
Phill Parker
Chairman & Kaitiaki

COTC a unique opportunity

Maori Football NZ Men’s Head Coach Richard Kerr-Bell summed up the Trans-Tasman Clash of the Cultures initiative with one word…
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Community Day at McLennan

Maori Football NZ in conjunction with Papakura City FC will be hosting a Community Day event at McLennan Park on…
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North vs South

The newest football project by Māori Football, North vs South is the national showcase giving players a platform to represent their heritage and domestic pride. Ngā Toa o te Motu – Champions of the Nation.

Clash of the Cultures

Clash of the Cultures is the international football series founded by Māori Football. Established to give Māori an international voice and platform, Clash of the Cultures has seen over 10 years of international football with many more to come.