Northern League (New Zealand)
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| Country |  New Zealand |
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| Confederation | OFC (Oceania) |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Chatham Cup |
| Current champions | Eastern Suburbs AFC (2015) |
| Most championships | Bay Olympic (4), Takapuna AFC (4) |
| TV partners | Prime (New Zealand) FTN – Family Television Network TVNZ (Highlights only) Sky Network Television (Playoffs only) |
| Website | Auckland Football Federation |
 2015 Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier
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The Northern Region Football League, or Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier for sponsorship reasons, is a professional/semi-professional New Zealand association football (soccer) league competition that is run by the Auckland Football Federation. The NRFL is at the First level of New Zealand Football, along with the franchise-based ASB Premiership, and includes football clubs located in the northern part of the North Island, New Zealand. It is open to clubs from the Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty provinces.
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History
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The first Four Years (1965–1969)
In the years 1965–1969, before the launch of a National Soccer League, the Northern League was the highest level competition available to the clubs in the northern region. When the National Soccer League was created in 1970, the Northern League became one of its feeder leagues.
In 1997 and 1998, when the National Soccer League operated as an invitation-only summer league, the Northern League again became the highest level club competition available to the clubs from the northern provinces.
Present day
With the demise of the club-based National Soccer League in 2004, the Northern League, now known as Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Men's Premier, became part of the highest level of football league competition in New Zealand for the third time in its history. The league runs between the New Zealand autumn and winter months (April to October), while the ASB Premiership runs between the New Zealand spring and summer months (November to April).
Sponsors
The following list is of the official sponsors of the League, unless otherwise noted.
Current
Kia Motors 2010–2012, (marketing partner)
Lotto Sport Italia 2008–2012, (primary sponsor)- ASB Bank 2010–2012, (marketing partner)
- Prime (New Zealand) 2010–2012, (TV channel), (TV partner)
- FTN – Family Television Network 2010–2012, (TV channel), (TV partner)
- TVNZ 2010–2012,(TV channel), (official TV sponsor)
- Sky Network Television 2009–present, (TV channel), (TV partner – For national & international broadcasting)
Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier Clubs – 2015
| Club | Location | Home Ground(s) |
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| Bay Olympic | New Lynn, New Zealand | Olympic Park Sports Ground (3,500) |
| Birkenhead United | Birkenhead, New Zealand | Shepherds Park (10,000) |
| Central United | Auckland, New Zealand | Kiwitea Street Stadium (5,000) |
| East Coast Bays AFC | North Shore City, New Zealand | Bay City Park Stadium (4,000) |
| Eastern Suburbs AFC | Kohimarama, New Zealand | Madills Farm |
| Glenfield Rovers | Glenfield, New Zealand, New Zealand | McFetridge Park (2,000) |
| Hamilton Wanderers | Hamilton, New Zealand | Porritt Stadium (2,700) |
| Melville United | Hamilton West, New Zealand | Gower Park |
| Onehunga Sports | Onehunga, New Zealand | Waikaraka Park Sports Ground (3,000) |
| Three Kings United | Three Kings, New Zealand | Keith Hay Park Sports Ground (5,000) |
| Waitakere City F.C. | Waitakere City, New Zealand | Fred Taylor Park Stadium (10,000) |
| Western Springs AFC | Westmere, New Zealand | Seddon Fields |
Past Champions & Current Champion
Performance By Club
| Club | City | Titles | Last Title |
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| Bay Olympic | New Lynn | 4 | 2011 |
| Takapuna City | Takapuna | 4 | 1988 |
| Glenfield Rovers | Glenfield, New Zealand | 3 | 2014 |
| East Coast Bays | North Shore City | 3 | 2013 |
| Central United | Auckland | 3 | 2008 |
| Mount Wellington | Auckland | 3 | 1997 |
| Hamilton Wanderers | Hamilton | 3 | 1984 |
| Eastern Suburbs | Kohimarama, New Zealand | 3 | 2015 |
| Melville United | Melville | 2 | 2009 |
| North Shore United | North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand | 2 | 2001 |
| Tauranga City | Tauranga, New Zealand | 2 | 2000 |
| Mount Maunganui | Tauranga, New Zealand | 2 | 1994 |
| Papatoetoe | Papatoetoe, New Zealand | 2 | 1991 |
Notable players
This list consist of Past or present notable players that have either represented the New Zealand national team at the FIFA World Cup or the Olympic Games. This list also consist of players who have either played for New Zealand Knights FC or have played in the FIFA Club World Cup with a New Zealand football club:
References
External links
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2014 Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Premier
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