NZF cannot redistribute national money as it sees fit, because football will never meet national criteria for funding, as it stands. It COULD raise a bigger slice of pie nationally which is then distributed pro rata to community of origin. Regardless if any if that, we're talking semi pro football here. That cannot exist without commercial sponsorship AND the ability to take some gate money; ie controlled ground entry.
It exists now without commerical sponsorship.
Why can't NZF redistribute money? It does it now.
A 16 match 3-4month league with minimal coverage exists. Balls-out, bottom line will be 9 month season. This requires commercial support.
NZF distribution for WOF is a different sell to "we want money for a a 9 month semi pro football league"