Kōrero: Nelson region

Local government boundaries

Nelson province was constituted in 1853 and covered the entire upper South Island, including what are now Marlborough, Buller and parts of north Canterbury. Marlborough seceded in 1859. On account of its cathedral, Nelson was designated a city in 1858, even though its population was only a few thousand. In 1876 the province was abolished and Waimea and Collingwood counties were constituted. Closer settlement saw Richmond and Motueka boroughs (towns) and Murchison and Takaka counties formed around the turn of the 20th century. Both new counties were merged into larger entities 50 years later. Tasman district, including Richmond, Motueka and all the rural areas of the region, was formed in 1989.

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Carl Walrond, 'Nelson region - Government', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/interactive/28965/local-government-boundaries (accessed 29 March 2024)

He kōrero nā Carl Walrond, updated 1 Aug 2015