Episode 2 of 2
Abolition of Provinces Act 1876
- When
- 1 November 1876 – 1 January 1877
- Where
- New Zealand
The New Zealand Parliament decided to abolish provincial governments in 1875, ending the quasi-federal system established earlier in the century.
The Abolition of Provinces Act 1876 came into force on 1 November 1876. Although the act was effective, superintendents stayed in office until the replacement county councils took office on 1 January 1877.
Sources
- Provinces of New Zealand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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