Youth participation in Australian football is growing worldwide as clubs realise its potential for attracting future players and families to the sport. In this article, NZAFL's Steve Froggatt talks about his country's recent Auskick restructure, the program currently provided and the recent growth of football in New Zealand

The University of Canterbury Cougars are Premiers of the Canterbury AFL after defeating the Eastern Blues 7.11 (53) to 4.12 (36) on Saturday at QE11 Stadium, Christchurch.

The Canterbury Australian Football Leagues (CAFL) is based around Christchurch, on New Zealand's South Island. The league features four men's clubs, with hopes to expand to six. Anecdotal evidence suggests that footy is quite popular with girls in New Zealand schools. Recently the CAFL held its first women's game.

The success of the Tonga Australian Football Association boot orphanage is set to continue, with shipping company Pacific Forum Line (PFL) agreeing to sponsor the program.

Interested in becoming a full-time Australian Football Development Officer in the Pacific? The International Australian Football Council (disputed title) wants to hear from you.

Auckland AFL was the runaway winner at the New Zealand National Provincial Championships, held at Christchurch's Village Green Oval on the weekend.

AFL Hall of Fame legend Ron Barassi will travel to Christchurch next week as a special guest of the Barassi International Australian Football Youth Tournament.

National Capital District survived a last quarter revival by Kimbe to claim a 3-point win in the final of the AFL-PNG national championship at Eriku Oval, Lae.

This weekend New Zealand's best footballers will descend upon Christchurch in the hope of winning their country's highest prize - the National Provincial Championship (NPC).

Leulumoega Fou College (LFC) recently defeated rival school Nu'uausala College to take out back-to-back titles at the Samoa Aussie Rules Football Association secondary school championships at Tuanaimato Oval.