What was proposed?
The proposal was to make Rukuwai the official name of a small mostly channelled stream that rises from springs west of Te Kauwhata and flows for approximately 2.4km into the southwest corner of Whangamarino Wetland.
Outcome
Now official
Rukuwai was assigned as the official name of a small mostly channelled stream that rises from springs west of Te Kauwhata and flows for approximately 2.4km into the southwest corner of Whangamarino Wetland.
Published in the New Zealand Gazette on 27 February 2025
Report
At its hui on 15 October 2024 the Board considered this report on the proposal. The proposal was notified for one month so that the public can make submissions supporting or objecting to the proposed name.
Media
15 November 2024 - Consultation opens on proposals to name geographic features
Make a submission
This proposal is open for public submissions until 23 December 2024