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Competitions Review 2015 – Key features
– Maximum of 10 two-year licences to be issued before December 2015 to cover 2016-17 & 2017-18 seasons
– Winter clubs from top leagues around New Zealand able to express interest for summer league
– Licenses only granted to clubs with national and youth league teams initially
– Applicants must meet set criteria in line with OFC and FIFA standards
– One season, 10-team, 30-round open competition the ultimate aim in 2018-19