Clash of the Cultures

International & High Performance

New Zealand
Fiji
Hawaii
Australia

Māori Football’s Clash of the Cultures is its international level of high performance and competition, with national teams competing against other nations and indigenous programmes from around the world.

• Ngā Tane Whanapoikiri – Senior Men
• Ngā Wahine Whanapoikiri – Senior Women
• Ngā Tama Whanapoikiri – U16 Boys
• Ngā Hine Whanapoikiri – U16 Girls

Māori Football will select from registered, active players to represent in national team kaupapa. Make sure you are registered to be included in any potential trials or ID camps that may support your selection.

North vs South

Ngā Toa o te Motu

Regional Identification & Pathways

Auckland
Rotorua
Wellington
Christchurch

North vs South, Ngā Toa o te Motu, is Māori Football’s domestic showcase level of representation and competition organised in partnership with local and national sporting organisations.

Teams from across our various age groups are selected to represent their iwi in this fast-growing kaupapa that enables more Māori players to be selected, developed, and eventually selected for national teams.

Ensure you/your child is registered to be notified of upcoming North vs South events and how to get involved.

Akokura Football Festival

Community Development Initiatives

Whangarei
Papakura
Rotorua

Partners
Papakura City FC
Phill Parker Coaching
Leagacy Football Foundation

The Akokura Football Festival is an initiative by Māori Football to promote football at the grassroots and community level. We bring together whānau, tamariki, and players of all ages and abilities – uniting communities through football.

Māori Football hosts Akokura kaupapa and festivals regularly throughout the year, all across Aotearoa, with target age groups typically ranging from U6 to U13.

Want an Akokura Football Festival to come to your area? Reach out to us to discuss.