Central Football - Taranaki

⚽️ SCHOOL HOLIDAY FOOTBALL IS COMING TO TARANAKI! 🙌

We’ve got an awesome line-up of programmes coming up these school holidays, with something for everyone! 💚⚽️

⚽️ 3-Day Football Holiday Programme – Hāwera
Three action-packed days of football, fun, games and challenges, keeping players active, learning and loving the game!

👧 3-Day Girls Only Holiday Programme – New Plymouth
Three days of football and fun in a positive girls-only environment where everyone can play, learn and shine! ✨

🔥 3v3 Tournament Day – New Plymouth
Fast, fun and action-packed! Loads of touches, plenty of goals and non-stop football throughout the day. ⚽️🏆

🧤 Goalkeeper Holiday Programme – New Plymouth
One for the keepers! A full day dedicated to developing goalkeeping skills, building confidence and working on those game-saving techniques.

🔥 Registrations are NOW OPEN!

👇 Check out the programmes below and secure your spot!
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Results Roundup | ⚽️⚽️

All the action from across Taranaki wrapped up in one place.

Full Roundup 👇
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Junior Festival 2026 | 💥💥

What an incredible day at Turuturu Park in Hawera last Saturday for the Junior Festival! ⚽🌟

Over 65 junior teams took over for a fantastic day of football! 🙌

A huge congratulations to everyone who participated and helped make the day such a success, and a special shout-out to all of our pool winners! 🏆👏

Central Football are saddened to hear of the passing of Barry Smith, QSM, late last week.

Barry was New Zealand football’s official record keeper and historian and for decades he meticulously maintained detailed records of the All Whites, the National League and the regional leagues, creating an invaluable statistical record of the game in New Zealand.
His knowledge, records and incredible ability to retain or recollect historical football moments, and then his willingness to share them, helped ensure that the history of football in New Zealand was not lost.

Barry was a constant presence at football games around the country, having attended the Napier City Rovers U19 tournament in previous years, and many regional and national league games.

Central Football CEO Darren Mason said, “Barry was the nicest of guys and always interested in what others were up to. He was not only a record keeper and historian of football, but he also loved the sport and took a keen interest in the clubs and players for which he kept those records of. I enjoyed the times I had a chance to have a quick chat with him and I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone across the Central federation when say that we have lost a true gentleman and someone who made an incredible contribution to our game. We pass on our deepest condolences to his wife Colleen and the Smith family”.

Champions coming to Napier: Auckland FC to play first ever game at McLean Park 💥

Football fans will get their chance to see New Zealand's newest football powerhouse in action, with Auckland FC confirmed to play a pre-season fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers at Napier's McLean Park on Saturday 19 September 🙌

Tickets will go on sale at Ticketek on Wednesday September 2.

Read more 👇️
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🏆 2026 WESTERN PREMIERSHIP KNOCKOUT CUP CHAMPIONS – LEVIN AFC! 🏆

A huge congratulations to Levin AFC on being crowned the 2026 Western Premiership Knockout Cup Champions! ⚽🏆

Played at neutral venue, Wembley Park in Whanganui, Levin produced an impressive performance in the final, securing a 3-0 victory over FC Western to lift the trophy and finish their cup campaign in style.

Congratulations also to FC Western on reaching the final and playing their part in a competitive final.

A massive well done to all the Levin AFC players, coaches, management and supporters on a fantastic achievement! 👏🎉

Taranaki Division 3 Champions | Peringa United A.F.C. Inc.

🏆 BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS! 🏆

Congratulations to Sai Rane Mortgages Peringa United AFC on being crowned Division 3 Champions for the second year running! 👏⚽

🏆 DETTOL CENTRAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS | 2026 🏆

Napier City Rovers are your 2026 Dettol Central League Champions! 👏⚽

Congratulations to the players, coaches, staff and everyone involved on an outstanding campaign! 💙🏆

Graphic credit: Tom Speers - Speers Design

🏆 BOYS' U14 CDL CHAMPIONS | Napier City Rovers 🏆

Congratulations to Napier City Rovers on being crowned 2026 Boys' U14 Central Development League Champions! 👏⚽

NCR enjoyed an outstanding campaign going unbeaten throughout the entire season.

Congratulations to the players, coaches and everyone involved on a fantastic season! ⚽

⚽️ PRE-ACADEMY | GAME DAY TWO ⚽️

We’re back for Game Day Two of our Pre-Academy programme tomorrow!

Across six venues, players from throughout the Central Federation will take to the pitch for another great day of football, development and plenty of action.

A big thank you to all the coaches, referees, volunteers and whānau who help make these game days possible.

Enjoy the day, play well and have fun! 💚⚽️