However, the province existed on paper only and was abolished after only five years, and with the passing of the New Zealand Constitution Act 1846 the province became part of New Munster, which entirely included the South Island.
Men provinsen eksisterede kun på papiret og blev ophævet efter kun fem år, og med vedtagelsen af "The New Zealand Constitution Act 1846" blev provinsen en del af New Munster, som indkluderede Sydøen.