How Kiwis are showing support to the All Whites

All Whites fans show their colours before New Zealand's match against Slovakia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Photo / Brett Phibbs

The All Whites have the whole world talking after their heroic efforts against Slovakia and the defending world champions Italy in the FIFA World Cup, leading to an outbreak of soccer fever in New Zealand.

In the early hours of tomorrow morning, captain Ryan Nelsen and his team - seen as the rank outsiders of the tournament - will face Paraguay in their final group stage match, with their hopes of advancing to the next round still very much alive.

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Retailers in Newmarket challenged businesses around the country to "White Out" in support of the All Whites as they prepare to face Paraguay.

Newmarket Primary School joined the movement, with principal Wendy Kofoed saying the All Whites' success was a key factor in the rise of pupils taking up soccer at the school.

In Wellington, More FM host Dan Boyd called for people in the capital city to join the White Out.

"To wear white for a day will be a great way for the capital to show that they are more than just a team of 11 but have thousands of Kiwis behind them."

Today the Herald newspaper released a special edition with an all-white masthead, while nzherald.co.nz has joined the campaign on Twitter and Facebook.

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The Labour Party came out in force, with most of its MPs appearing in a video message of support for the All Whites - complete with vuvuzela soundtrack.

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The Fat Dog Cafe and Bar in Rotorua said that if the All Whites win, they will offer free coffee between 7am and 10am to visitors to help them stay awake.

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The Mill Liquor Save drummed up 10,000 flags in support of the All Whites. Spokesman Kevin Bushell told nzherald.co.nz he was optimistic about the team's chances. "Here's praying for a result tonight!"

Sarah-Kate Thompson already has her flag, and is flying it proudly.

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Over 600 people have signed up to a Facebook campaign, called Shirts off for the boys! The group pledges to spend Friday without shirts if the All Whites win against Paraguay.

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Whittaker's is offering a white chocolate prize to the Twitter user who produces the most creative shout-out to the All Whites this week.

An early contender could be Twitter user jineses, who told nzherald.co.nz she was on a "white chocolate 'diet'" for the week.

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"We want to let them know that even though they cannot hear us, we are all cheering them on." wrote 11-year-old Amri Nazeer, formerly of New Zealand, wrote for Haveeru, a Maldavian newspaper.

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T-shirt designers Mr Vintage released a limited edition t-shirt depicting All Whites coach and 1982 World Cup tournament veteran Ricki Herbert in a presidential light.

- NZHERALD STAFF