Consultation on Proposed Names

Anyone can make a submission on current name proposals published by the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (NZGB).

Before deciding to assign, alter or discontinue official place names within the territorial boundaries of New Zealand, the NZGB seeks the views of affected people and the general public through a period of public notification. Determinations are made by the NZGB or the Minister for Land Information (note that the Minister for Conservation decides on Crown protected area names).

How to make a submission

Anyone can make a submission to support or object to a proposed name within New Zealand's territorial boundaries. more...

NZGB Gazetted notices

All NZGB decisions to consult on place names, and all final determinations on official names, are published in the New Zealand Gazette, the official newspaper of the New Zealand Government. more...

Current place name proposals

There are currently 11 place name proposals open for public consultation. more...

Map

View NZGB Placenames 26 April 2013 in a larger map