Waitemata FC

18/10/2026

❤️💛 INCREDIBLE NEWS FOR WAITEMATA FC! 🎉

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Waitemata FC has received a significant grant from Foundation North! 🙌

This fantastic funding will allow us to replace our ageing clubroom roof, install new tuck shop and office doors, and purchase much-needed football equipment.

For a community club like ours, this support is massive! It means we can continue improving our facilities while keeping football affordable and accessible for local families.

A huge thank you to Foundation North for their generosity, and to Andrew Scott and the team at UHY Haines Norton - Auckland Ltd for their support throughout the application process.

📰 Read the full article on our website:

👉 https://www.waitematafc.org.nz/latest-news

❤️💛 Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community!

16/10/2026

⚽☀️ SENIOR SUMMER FOOTBALL – STILL TIME TO REGISTER!

Want to keep playing football over the summer?

There's still time to sign up for Senior Summer Football, run by Football Fix!

Whether you're looking to stay fit, enjoy some competitive football or just have a kickabout with your mates, it's a great way to keep playing over the summer months.

⚽ Get your team together and sign up today! Sign up your team: https://footballfix.co.nz/locations/waitemata/

Don't miss out! 🙌

07/10/2026

Waitemata FC has become the latest and 13th club in the NRF region to achieve accreditation through New Zealand Football's Club Support Programme, marking an important milestone in the club's ongoing commitment to strong governance, sustainability and delivering the best possible experience for its members.

"We're always looking for ways to improve," the club said. "The accreditation gave us the chance to review how we operate, strengthen our processes and ensure we're building a sustainable club for the future. It was a valuable experience that highlighted both our strengths and areas where we could improve”.

For clubs considering undertaking the programme, Waitemata FC's advice is simple.

"Absolutely do it. The programme encourages you to step back and look at your club differently. It takes some time, but the long-term benefits are well worth the effort."

Read the full story and learn how to get your club involved.
👉 www.nrf.org.nz/newsarticle/170928

04/10/2026

🏆 WFC 2026 SENIOR AWARD WINNERS 🏆

Congratulations to all of our 2026 end-of-season award winners! 🔴🟡

MEN’S 1ST TEAM
🏆 Player of the Year — Arnold Kochasira
⭐ Players’ Player — Adam Moore
🌟 Young Player of the Year — Jacob Petley

WOMEN’S 1ST TEAM
🏆 Player of the Year — Matilda Stokes
⭐ Players’ Player — Krystal Cody
👏 Coaches’ Player of the Year — Natalie Harris
🌟 Young Player of the Year — Ashleigh Barnes

MEN’S U23
🏆 Shayne Marsh Memorial Player of the Year — Arthur Diniz
⭐ Players’ Player — Hiroki Ueki
💪 Most Valuable Player — Ardy Swainson
🌟 Breakthrough Player — Nash Philps

WOMEN’S RESERVES
📈 Most Improved Player — Isabel Gabriel-Nunez
🏆 Coach’s Player of the Year — Raya McQuoid
⭐ Players’ Player — Becs Burge

WAFFLERS
🗣 Biggest Waffler — Jeffin Joseph
🏆 Most Valuable Player — Ryan Bolus
👏 Unsung Hero — Alex Owen

ROGUES
⭐ Players’ Player — Thomas Price
🏆 Most Valuable Player — Jack Thorne
🍳 Dog’s Breakfast Award — Mohammed Mutaer

OVER 35 RED
🏆 Player of the Year — Nick Leggit
🤝 Team Man — Chris Somers
🔥 Most Passionate Player — Dan Bulog

OVER 45 RAKIRAKI
⚽ Golden Boot — Gulzar Ali
🏆 Most Valuable Player — Savenaca Matanawa
🎯 Playmaker Award — Thomas Bharat

A huge congratulations to all our winners and thank you to every player, coach, manager, volunteer and supporter who contributed to another fantastic season at Waitemata FC.

Bring on 2027! ❤️💛⚽

📸 Mark Reid

27/09/2026

COMMUNITY SPORT ❤️💛

This is a great read and something we think will resonate with a lot of people involved in community football.

Every week, countless hours are given by coaches, managers, committee members, referees, parents and other volunteers simply to give our kids and players the opportunity to play the game they love.

At Waitemata FC, we’re incredibly fortunate to have so many people who give their time to our club — often quietly, behind the scenes and without expecting anything in return.

As this article highlights, it’s about so much more than wins and losses.

Have a read 👇⚽
“It’s not about wins”: Why thousands of volunteers give 12 hours a week — Stuff

The 265,000 volunteers helping Kiwis thrive through sport

26/09/2026

THE NEXT STEP FESTIVAL ⚽🔴🟡

Despite some pretty questionable weather, The Next Step Festival was a whole lot of fun! 🌧️⚽

The festival gave our 7th Grade players the opportunity to experience the format of football they’ll be stepping into next season, and it was fantastic to see so many kids out there enjoying themselves.

A huge thank you to the teams from Mt Albert Ponsonby AFC Eastern Suburbs AFC, WSAFC - Western Springs Association Football Club, East Coast Bays AFC and Waitemata FC for joining us.

To all the players, coaches and supporters – thank you for representing yourselves and your clubs with distinction and helping create such a positive atmosphere throughout the day.

A massive thank you also to our volunteer staff and referees who braved the weather and helped everything run so smoothly. Days like this simply don’t happen without people giving up their time to help. ❤️💛

We’d also like to thank Auckland Council for marking out the fields for us, and the Croatian Cultural Society Club for kindly allowing us to use their car park for additional parking on the day. Your support was hugely appreciated.

We hope everyone enjoyed the experience and left excited for the next step in their football journey!

Thanks to everyone who helped make the day possible! ⚽

LET’S GO MATA! 🔴🟡

24/09/2026

THANK YOU! 🔴🟡

A huge thank you to North & South Trust for their generous grant funding and continued support of community organisations like Waitemata FC.

We’d also like to acknowledge and thank Aroha Bar in Kelston, whose contribution helps make this funding possible.

Support like this makes a genuine difference to community clubs like ours. It helps us continue to provide affordable and accessible football opportunities for our local kids and families, while continuing to grow and improve what we can offer our members.

We’re incredibly grateful for the support and investment in our club and wider community.

Thank you North & South Trust and Aroha Bar! ❤️💛

22/09/2026

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