A: I am fine. How was your trip to New Zealand? When did you come? I didn`t see you after your coming to our city.

A: Hi! How are you?

B: Hi! I`m Ok, thanks and you?

A: I am fine. How was your trip to New Zealand? When did you come? I didn`t see you after your coming to our city.

B: My trip was great. I have been there for two weeks. I hadn`t go anymore here, so you couldn`t see me.

A: Tell me about your trip. How is New Zealand? Where did you know about it?

B: New Zealand is very beautiful city. It has volcanoes and rivers of ice, deer and sea- elephants.

A: I heard that it is an island country.

B: Yes. It is true. It is made up of three islands: the North and South Islands and Steward Island. In addition New Zealand has a lot of cities and provinces.

A: Can you tell me about the biggest cities of New Zealand?

B: Oh, yes. First of all, I want to tell about the capital. The capital of New Zealand since 1865, and one of its busiest ports, Wellington is at southern end of North Island, lying among hills on the western side of a natural harbor. It is the third largest city in New Zealand. Auckland (the former capital) is the first largest city, and Christchurch is the second.

A: How does New Zealand famous for?

B: It is also famous for its fishing, snow sports, mountaineering, sailing and hiking.

A: And can you say about the climate?

B: The climate is pleasant at all seasons, without much difference between winter and summer. New Zealand does not have the terrible heat of Australian summers; the oceans temper its climate and the mountains bring down quite a lot of rain.

A: Do you know about its history?

B: I can`t say that I know everything. But I know anything about their provinces.

A: Ok. Could you tell me the provinces of New Zealand?

B: Yes. The Provinces of New Zealand existed from 1841 until 1876 as a form of sub-national government. They were replaced by counties, which were themselves replaced by districts. Following abolition, the provinces became known as provincial districts. When New Zealand became a separate Colony from New South Wales in 1841, the Royal Charter established three provinces:

New Ulster (North Island north of Patea River)

New Munster (North Island south of Patea River, plus the South Island)

New Leinster (Stewart Island / Rakiura)

In New Zealand were existed such provinces as, Auckland, New Plymouth, Hawke`s Bay, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough, Westland, Canterbury, Otago, Southland.

There I can add that New Zealand's Provinces were the subject of protracted political debate. Two factions emerged in the General Assembly: "Centralists", favouring a strong central government and "Provincialists", favouring strong regional governments.

A: Do you know about 63 counties, which were created in 1876?

B: Yes., local government was vested in elected borough and county councils. The Counties Bill of 1876 created 63 counties out of the old provinces.

A: Ok. I think that I understand everything. Didn`t you tired? Maybe we should go to the café to talk more about your journey?

B: Yes. Of course. Let`s go.

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