What is proposed?
The proposal is to alter the official place name Franz Josef/Waiau to Franz Joseph / Waiau for the village adjacent to State Highway 6, approximately 98km southwest of Hokitika.
See the related proposal for Franz Joseph Glacier / Kā Roimata-o-Hinehukatere
Reports
The Board considered this proposal report at its hui on 26 April 2023 and declined the proposal.
The Board considered this proposal report at its hui on 3 October 2023. The proposal is notified for one month so that the public can make submissions supporting or objecting to the name.
Media
8 November 2023 - Proposal to correct spelling of Franz Josef town and glacier names
Make a submission
This proposal is open for public submissions until 12 December 2023.