In October 1977 the Taieri County was merged with its northern neighbour Waikouaiti County, thus the Strath Taieri became part of the new Silverpeaks County surrounding Dunedin and its boroughs in an inland arc.
The Taieri County was merged with its northern neighbour Waikouaiti County. This was in October 1977. The Strath Taieri became part of the new Silverpeaks County surrounding Dunedin. The Strath Taieri became part of its boroughs in an inland arc.