The league resumed in 2009 with five federations participating, as well as the national women's under-19 team development squad.

Playoffs started in 2004, with the second and third-placed teams competing in a one-legged semi-final.

The winner of that and the first-place team then played in the Grand Final to decide the overall champion.

The governing body also hoped to expand the number of games each federation plays in 2018.

[35][36] In September 2023, New Zealand signed a deal to have all National League games streamed for free on FIFA+ worldwide.