Photo / Richard Spranger

The W.H Taylor Shield two-day cricket competition gets underway today with all six premier clubs in action to start the second half of the season.

Neighbours Manukau City and Weymouth square off at Mountfort Park.

Reigning champions Karaka meet Southern Counties at Massey Park in Waiuku while Pukekohe Metro hosts Papakura at Bledisloe Park.

The Inder Lynch T20, Duthie Cup one-day title and the Spark Regional Competition final between Karaka and Pukekohe Metro are all still to take place in the second half of the summer.