ROUND 1
GAMES OF THE ROUND
Hamilton Wanderers travel to 2007 winners Taupo as the Federation Shield Challenge is on for 2008
A strengthened Tauranga City at home to Whakatane Town with at 12.30pm kick off
OTHER MATCHES
Otorohanga take on a depleted Melville United at Gower Park at 12.30pm
Ngaruawahia home to an expected improved Claudelands side at 12.30pm
Te Awamutu and Rotorua again battle at Te Awamutu
Runners up in 2007 Matamata try to avenge a shock loss in Huntly
New boys Otumoetai are welcomed at Ngongotaha
