Current Place Name Proposals
There are currently 13 place name proposals open for public consultation.
These proposals were gazetted on 4 April 2013 and the 26 April 2013.
To make a submission, fill in an online submission form via the link under the fifth column below, or go to the relevant proposal page linked below and complete the online form. Submissions can also be sent in writing to:
The Secretary of the New Zealand Geographic Board
c/o Land Information New Zealand
PO Box 5501
Wellington 6145
Facsmile: (04) 472 2244
Email: nzgbsubmissions@linz.govt.nz
| Proposed Place Name | Geographic Feature Type | Proposal Type | Submission Deadline | Make a submission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlong Peak | Peak | Moving position west to its correct location. | 26 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Lake Te Kōhua | Lake | Assigning a new name for a feature not named. | 26 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Mount Tewha | Mountain | Altering Headlong Peak (official geographic name). | 26 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Mount Tūwhakaroria | Mountain | Assigning a new name for a feature not named. | 26 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Tāpuae o Uenuku / Hector Mountains | Range | Alteration from Hector Mountains (official geographic name) to a dual name. | 26 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Te Karearea Peak | Peak | Assigning a new name for a feature not named. | 26 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Pariroa / Castle Mount | Mountain | Alteration from Castle Mount (recorded name) to a dual name. | 26 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| North Island | Island | Proposal to assign alternative official geographic names for the two main islands of New Zealand. | 5 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Te Ika-a-Māui | Island | Proposal to assign alternative official geographic names for the two main islands of New Zealand. | 5 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| South Island | Island | Proposal to assign alternative official geographic names for the two main islands of New Zealand. | 5 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Te Waipounamu | Island | Proposal to assign alternative official geographic names for the two main islands of New Zealand. | 5 July 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Marsack Stream | Stream | Alteration from Massack Stream to Marsack Stream. | 31 May 2013 | Make an online submission here |
| Tatchell Creek | Creek | Alteration from Tachalls Creek or Tachells Creek (recorded names). | 31 May 2013 | Make an online submission here |
