NZGB News

2 April 2013

Alternative naming for North & South Islands

The New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa last Thursday agreed to proceed to publicly consult on proposals to formally assign official alternative names to New Zealand&rsqu
6 December 2012

'Whanganui' To Be Reflected In LINZ Publications and Data

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is set to begin updating its electronic databases and hard copy publications to reflect that ‘Whanganui’ and ‘Wanganui’ will shortly be g
8 November 2012

Public Feedback Sought On Name Proposals In The South Island

The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (NZGB) has today opened public consultation for three proposals, submitted by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, regarding the naming of three signi
21 April 2009

The New Zealand Geographic Board Considers North and South Island Names

The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (the Board) is looking to formalise the currently used and recorded English names for the North and South Islands of New Zealand (‘

Examples of historic maps and charts - English and Māori names for the North Island and South Island

Download examples of historic maps and charts with English and Māori names for the North Island and South Island.

Frequently Asked Questions - Alternative Māori Names for the North Island and South Island

What’s happening?The Board is seeking the public’s views on whether or not to formalise