Following the Treaty of Waitangi, signed on 6 February 1840, New Zealand became a colony of the British Empire, initially administrated as part of the Colony of New South Wales. In the Royal Charter of November 1840, New Zealand was divided into three divisions: New Ulster, New Munster, and New Leinster.
Following the Treaty of Waitangi signed on February 6, 1840, New Zealand became a British colony, initially governed as part of the Colony of New South Wales. In November 1840, New Zealand was divided into three administrative regions: New Ulster, New Munster, and New Leinster.