Local support strengthens Motueka youth football

Simon and Nicola Hollyer, owners of Motueka New World, are helping local youth achieve a different sort of goal after covering their tournament fees for an upcoming competition in Blenheim.

The couple have supported the Motueka Association Football Club for several years, allowing the club to purchase equipment such as uniforms, pop-up goals, junior nets and first aid kits.

Five teams, made up of more than 70 kids, will be attending the tournament, and the donation also helped to cover the costs for a high school team to travel to Christchurch for a recent competition.

Motueka AFC has a record number of youth this year, including a growing number of girls.

Treasurer Tracey Heaven expressed gratitude to the store’s owners on behalf of the club, saying that Motueka New World’s support was a big help in facilitating junior football in the area.

“It’s really exciting to see the growth, and promises a strong future for the club,” she says.