Plunket Shield
| Countries | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Administrator | New Zealand Cricket |
| Format | First-class cricket |
| First edition | 1906–1907 |
| Latest edition | 2024-25 |
| Tournament format | Round-robin |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Current champion | Northern Districts (9th title) |
| Most successful | Auckland (24 titles) |
| Most runs | Mathew Sinclair (9,148) |
| Most wickets | Stephen Boock (399) |
New Zealand has had a domestic first-class cricket championship since the 1906–07 season. Since the 2009–10 season it has been known by its original name of the Plunket Shield.