Provinces of New Zealand Creation Creation

| Province | Formed_date | Formed_from | Dissolution_date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 17 January 1853 | New Ulster | 1 November 1876 | Provinces abolished |
| New Plymouth | 17 January 1853 | New Ulster | 1 November 1876 | Provinces abolished |
| Hawke`s Bay | 1 November 1858 | Wellington | 1 November 1876 | Provinces abolished |
| Wellington | 17 January 1853 | New Munster | 1 November 1876 | Provinces abolished |
| Nelson | 17 January 1853 | New Munster | 1 November 1876 | Provinces abolished |
| Marlborough | 1 November 1859 | Nelson | 1 November 1876 | Provinces abolished |
| Westland | 1 December 1873 | Canterbury | 1 November 1876 | Provinces abolished |
| Canterbury | 17 January 1853 | New Munster | 1 November 1876 | Provinces abolished |
| Otago | 17 January 1853 | New Munster | 1 November 1876 | Provinces abolished |