What does it take to preserve the history of a sport before everything was online?

Barry Smith has spent a lifetime collecting and recording all things New Zealand football - not because he loves statistics, but because he believes records matter. 

From early association programmes to Chatham Cup finals dating back to the 1950s, Barry Smith’s collection has become a priceless archive of the domestic game.

Now, thanks to the Football Foundation, this incredible collection will be protected and accessible for years to come.

Help protect the past of football in New Zealand and support its future. Donate to the Football Foundation here
 

Article added: Thursday 29 January 2026