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Creation of Counties
- When
- 1876
- Where
- New Zealand
The Counties Bill of 1876 created 63 counties out of the former provinces, replacing the provincial administrative structure.
Following the abolition, the provinces became known as provincial districts. The boundaries of the former provinces served as administrative areas for education boards set up under the Education Act of 1877 and for several Government departments.
Sources
- Provinces of New Zealand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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