The implication in the SST is definitely that the sponsorship is coming from within NZ...

Nice idea but unfortunately their authorised purposes prevent them from supporting professional football.
Which is why in the year ended 31/7/2010 they had over $700k to give to the 100% amateur good honest Kiwis playing at the coalface of NZ football also known as Auckland City FC and Central United FC.
But that's a discussion for another thread. This one actually...
https://www.yellowfever.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14168&PN=10
terminator_x2011-04-24 12:51:38