How many states in new zealand

New Zealand is a country that is divided into four main regions, which are often referred to as "regions" or "provinces". These regions are:

1. Northland
2. Auckland
3. Waikato
4. Bay of Plenty
5. Gisborne
6. Hawke's Bay
7. Taranaki
8. Manawatu-Wanganui
9. Wellington
10. Tasman
11. Nelson
12. Marlborough
13. West Coast
14. Canterbury
15. Otago
16. Southland

However, it's worth noting that New Zealand does not have states in the classical sense, like the United States or Australia. Instead, it has a system of local government that is divided into 67 territorial authorities, which include cities, districts, and regions.

Here's a breakdown of the 67 territorial authorities in New Zealand:

• 16 city councils
• 53 district councils
• 2 unitary authorities (which combine the functions of a city and district council)
• 1 regional council (which is responsible for regional-level governance and planning)

So, while New Zealand doesn't have states, it does have a complex system of local government that is divided into different types of authorities.