The unit was part of Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) headquartered at Waiouru (see Structure of the New Zealand Army).

The Auckland and Northland Regiments can trace their roots back to the early colonial days of New Zealand.

In Northland a similar amalgamation took place in 1911 after Sir Alexander Godley's reforms of the Territorial Cadre in 1910.

The Regiments were awarded 10 battle honours in recognition of the role played by soldiers in these battalions.

The following battle honours were authorised to be emblazoned on the colours:[1] On 9 October 2007 former Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Catherine Tizard was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Regiment, a largely ceremonial role.

[2] In 2011 this appointment passed to Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Grant Ellis ED, RNZIR, a former Commanding Officer of the regiment (1994–1997).