Find key match information and team lists below (teams are added as they are named):
Manawatū v Northland
Friday 25 August
7.05pm, Central Energy Trust Arena
Auckland v Hawke’s Bay
Saturday 26 August
2.05pm, Eden Park
Taranaki v Bay of Plenty
Saturday 26 August
4.35pm, Yarrow Stadium
Otago v Southland
Saturday 26 August
7.05pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium
Tasman v North Harbour
Sunday 27 August
2.05pm, Trafalgar Park
Canterbury v Wellington
Sunday 27 August
2.05pm, Apollo Projects Stadium
Waikato v Counties Manukau
Sunday 27 August
4.35pm, FMG Stadium Waikato
Auckland v Manawatū
Wednesday 30 August
7.05pm, Eden Park