We’d like to take a moment to celebrate Adam Ashplant, who’s “a local dad watching and supporting his two boys,” and someone who made a huge impact in 2024 by securing financial support for our Football Club through a generous sponsorship from NZWindows.
On behalf of the RFC committee and the entire club, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Adam and the team at NZWindows for their incredible contribution to the success of our club.
As General Manager of two manufacturing plants at NZWindows, Adam wears many hats and plays a crucial role in the success of his operations. He leads teams, drives staff development, ensures safety and compliance, and is always looking for ways to improve processes and communication. Adam understands the challenges faced by our volunteer-run local football club, particularly when it comes to securing the funds we need to grow and provide valuable services to our members.
NZWindows, a well-known window manufacturer in Aotearoa since 1990, has been a staple in the building industry, providing top-quality aluminium windows and doors for residential, architectural, and commercial projects. As makers of the Vantage brand of aluminium joinery, they’ve built a solid reputation for excellence. Their sponsorship means the world to our club, allowing us to subsidise kits and sportswear for the amazing coaches and managers who give their time to help the kids prepare for their next game.
The sponsorship also helps us support up-and-coming players by purchasing essential training and game day equipment—things like balls, goals, cones, gloves, and first aid kits. It’s these contributions that make it possible for Raglan Football Club to continue growing and thriving.
We are incredibly grateful to Adam and the NZWindows team for their investment in our community. Our club now attracts more than 8% of Raglan’s population, and we’re proud to provide a space for people of all ages to come together, stay active, and connect during the colder winter months. It’s a chance for children, parents, grandparents, and whānau to share experiences and build lasting memories.
NZWindows has played a key role in our club’s success, and we’re excited about the future. As more players join, we’ll continue to nurture talent and help them develop their skills as they rise through the ranks of football.
If Adam and NZWindows’ generosity has inspired you and you’d like to support the continued growth of our coastal club, we’d love to hear from you! You can reach out to one of our committee members or email us at info@raglanfootballclub.nz.
As our club continues to grow, we’re outgrowing Papahua Reserve, and there are many ways you can get involved—whether that’s through planning, strategy, networking, financial donations, coaching, or managing. Every bit helps, and we’re grateful for everyone who pitches in to make football a fun and rewarding experience for our Raglan tamariki. Thank you!
