In 1876 counties replaced provincial government in rural areas. In 1921 the South Island had 52 counties, compared with 31 in 1876. Most of the increase took place in Canterbury, where eight counties had become 26.
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Auckland City Libraries - Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero, Sir George Grey Special Collections
Reference:
NZ Map 189
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