Introducing the team
Posted by New Zealand - 21/09/2008
New Zealand's team has been picked for the Melbourne 08 Homeless World Cup. The team is made up of three players from the capital Wellington and five from Auckland, the largest city...
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Team New Zealand will make their debut appearance at the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World cup. The team is being organised by Street Football Aotearoa, a newly formed Charitable Trust which aims to support homeless and excluded people to train for and participate in the Homeless World Cup. In a country better known for its exploits with the oval ball than with the round one, the Trust is currently working with the New Zealand Coalition to End Homelessness and Community Housing Aotearoa to promote grassroots football across the country to their members. Local training is underway in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. World Ranking: debut
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Kate in goals for the Homeless Agencies team
Barry and Mike resting between games
Wellington Street Football kick off against Wellington City Council
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Thanks to our supporters
Posted by New Zealand - 21/09/2008
Team New Zealand would like to say a special thankyou to our supporters. With the World Cup fast approaching, it is only through the great generosity of our many supporters that the team will be able to attend...
Wellington Street Football Mini Tournament
Posted by New Zealand - 31/08/2008
On Thursday 28th August Street Football Aotearoa and SportZone hosted a mini football tournament at the Wesley Church Hall as part of our preparations for the Homeless World Cup…
In memory of Selwyn Wallace
Posted by New Zealand - 27/08/2008
It’s with great sadness that we report the death of Selwyn Wallace. Selwyn had been up in Auckland for a couple of months and had been using the services at the LIFEWISE centre during that time, coming in for meals and seeking assistance and support...
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New Zealand Football lend their support
Posted by New Zealand - 03/08/2008
The national governing body have lent their support to the efforts of the New Zealand Homeless World Cup team.
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