North Island
| Team | Formed | Division | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 1883 | ITM Cup | |
| Bay of Plenty | 1911 | ITM Cup | |
| Central Vikings | 1997-1998 | ||
| Counties Manukau | 1955 | ITM Cup | |
| East Coast | 1922 | Heartland Championship | |
| Hawke's Bay | 1884 | ITM Cup | |
| Horowhenua-Kapiti | 1893 | Heartland Championship | |
| King Country | 1922 | Heartland Championship | |
| Manawhenua | 1924-1933 | ||
| Manawatu | 1886 | ITM Cup | |
| North Harbour | 1985 | ITM Cup | |
| Northland | 1994 | ITM Cup | Formerly North Auckland 1920-1994 |
| Poverty Bay | 1890 | Heartland Championship | |
| Taranaki | 1885 | ITM Cup | |
| Thames Valley | 1921 | Heartland Championship | |
| Waikato | 1921 | ITM Cup | Formerly South Auckland 1909-1921 |
| Wairarapa Bush | 1971 | Heartland Championship | Merger with Wairarapa and Bush |
| Wanganui | 1888 | Heartland Championship | |
| Wellington | 1879 | ITM Cup |
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