Ngaruawahia United AFC

1998 Chatham Cup run

In 1998 Ngaruawahia United went on a Chatham Cup run that took the club all the way to the semi-finals. Ngaruawahia United occupied the sports headlines in New Zealand until they met Dunedin Technical. Playing away from home, Ngaruawahia United had several chances to cause an upset, but it was the South Islanders who would prevail 2–0.^{[3][2][4][5][6]}

International friendlies

Ngaruawahia United's notable international fixtures include a 2–1 win over Tonga, back in the 1990s at Centennial Park. Ngaruawahia United played its next international friendly match against the champions of the Solomon Islands Marist FC – emphasising the Kiwi clubs strong South Pacific connections. After a goalless first half, Marist FC scored two late goals to take the game. Shortly after this match, Ngaruawahia United signed Solomon Islands international player Stanley Waita. Waita was a significant factor in Ngaruawahia United's promotion charge.

In 2007, Ngaruawahia United played Solomon Islands U-20 at Centennial Park, losing the match 5–1. Lance Louvie scored for Ngaruawahia United. The next international fixture saw a match with Samoa U-20 at the Charles J. Dempsey Football Academy in Auckland, finishing in an entertaining 3–3 draw. Star performers for Ngaruawahia included David Firisua and South African-born attacker Lance Louvie.