STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
New Zealand Football Statutes
New Zealand Football’s Statutes govern how the organisation operates. They set objectives for the organisation and cover such matters as the process for electing Executive Committee and the relationship between the governing body and key stakeholders. The Statutes also also highlight individual bodies within the organisation and their roles (Appeals Committee, Women’s Advisory Group etc) and their roles.
New Zealand Football Code of Conduct
The purpose of the New Zealand Football Code of Conduct is to encourage fair, ethical treatment of all persons and organisations that come under the umbrella of New Zealand Football (NZF).
All persons will agree to abide by the NZF Code of Conduct and acknowledge that any breach of the Code of Conduct, or any part of it, may result in disciplinary action under the NZF Statutes, Regulations and Policies.
New Zealand Football expects all Federations, clubs, organisations, employees, members, referees, administrators, associates, coaches, players, volunteers and parents or guardians to understand the possible consequences of breaching the Code of Conduct and ensure that they abide by the Code.
The following Code of Conduct applies to all NZF members and persons participating in NZ Football activities.
New Zealand Football Electoral Code
The New Zealand Football Incorporated Electoral Code sets out the processes relating the elections within New Zealand Football Incorporate (NZF) and its Members. The NZF Electoral Code is also applicable to elections to all bodies that are subordinate to NZF (e.g. leagues, Regional Associations, and affiliated members), where possible, and whose regulations and procedures are controlled exclusively by NZF.
New Zealand Football Regulations
New Zealand Football’s regulations cover procedural matters, matters of misconduct and rules for individual competitions. Regulations for individual competitions are subject to change from season to season. For a latest copy of the regulations governing those competitions please contact NZ Football. Otherwise, current regulations are available below (PDF).
NZF Guidelines for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
NZF Disciplinary Code
NZF Code of Ethics
NZF Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players
NZF Club Licensing Regulations 2023
NZF Anti-Doping Regulations
NZF Anti-Match Fixing and Sports Betting Regulations
NZF Concussion and Head Injury Policy
Chatham Cup 2024
Kate Sheppard Cup 2024
NZF Anti-Match Fixing and Sports Betting Guidelines
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List
IFAB Laws of the Game
Men's National League 2024
Women's National League 2024
Boy's Youth National League 2024
Girl's Youth National League 2024
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