Who we are

Craig Wheatley

Deputy Board Chair & Chair - Funding Strategy Sub-Committee


Craig is the General Counsel of one of New Zealand’s largest construction companies, and has significant governance experience in the not-for-profit sector.

Craig is extremely passionate about all things football and is committed to supporting NZFF management in growing the beautiful game from grassroots level across New Zealand.

Craig joined the Foundation in January 2022.

Our Partners & Supporters

Every team needs supporters.  At the New Zealand Football Foundation we are so grateful for our partners who believe in Football For Good just as much as we do. They know the power of sport to make real change in society and they are committed to helping us do the māhi to support our communities.  The generosity of our partners is crucial to enable us to support so many worthy projects.  

Constellation Communities Trust
Dr Johanna Wood
Forsyth Barr
Sir Eion Edgar
Funding HQ
Mark Stewart MNZM
Raisely
Trigger Digital
New Zealand Football
Staples VR
Bluesky Community Trust
New Zealand Professional Footballer's Association
Database Technologies
Youthtown
Friends of Football
Awhero Nui Charitable Trust
New Zealand Police
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