Scored in just 162 balls, the stand just failed to overhaul Richard Jones and Rob Nicol's record 242-run partnership against Northern Districts four years ago.
It was just the second partnership for Auckland in excess of 200 and led them to a mammoth 337-3 off their 50 overs.
The pair came together at the stress-free position of 99-2 after 21 overs, thanks to solid contributions from Bradley Cachopa (41 from 56) and Jeet Raval (52 from 66).
Parlane's innings was full of punch and authority - his 94-ball 117 included seven fours and four sixes - but even he had to take a back seat to the show put on by Kitchen, who ended unbeaten on 110 after 81 balls.
"He made my job so much easier," said the veteran Parlane.
The 33-year-old is in his first season in Auckland after a solid career with Northern Districts and Wellington. His dreams of higher honours have probably ended, but he says if Kitchen can combine consistency with his talent, then he could represent his country.
Looking good at the crease has never been Kitchen's problem - compiling big scores has. That was the first time he had passed 70 in a List A match. "It was good to get that first hundy under my belt. It was good to take responsibility and see it through to the end," he said, noting that his lack of converting starts into big totals had always been at the back of his mind.
Kitchen's career one-day statistics are not compelling - his average jumped from 25 to 29.6 in this innings - but on his day he can make batting look very simple.
The 27-year-old mixed classical strokemaking with improvisation to race to the fifth fastest century in New Zealand history. His 74-ball effort has been bettered only by Brendon McCullum (52), Stephen Fleming (54), Aravinda de Silva (65) and Llorne Howell (72).
His 3-52 off 10 overs of left-arm orthodox just made it a ridiculously good day at the office.
Asked why Kitchen had flattered to deceive until now, his captain Gareth Hopkins said he "lacked a little bit of confidence because he has never [scored a century]. Now that he's done it we'll see him go from strength to strength".
Hopkins said the win was an indication of the strength in Auckland cricket at the moment.
"We're very fortunate but it's also a Catch-22 situation. We've got guys who are good enough to play for other provinces and they're not getting the chances here," he said.
