Counties of New Zealand facts for kids
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| Category | County |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Created | 1 November 1876 |
| Abolished | 1989 |
A system of counties of New Zealand was instituted after the country dissolved its provinces in 1876, and these counties were similar to other countries' systems, lasting with little change (except mergers and other localised boundary adjustments) until 1989, when they were reorganised into district and city councils within a system of larger regions.
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North Island counties in 1937
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South Island counties in 1937
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