The 2016 competition had three rounds before quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final.
Competition was run in three regions (northern, central, southern) until the quarter-finals, from which stage the draw was open.
The 2016 final was played between two Auckland teams Forrest Hill Milford and Glenfield Rovers at QBE Stadium before the men's Chatham Cup final.
This was Forrest Hill-Milford second final appearance, having lost previously in the 2014 final, while Glenfield Rovers had won the cup the last two seasons and was looking for the three-peat.
Tessa Berger was the winner of the Maia Jackman trophy for the most valuable player.