Refreshed Gazetteer of place names released with improved accessibility and user experience

New Zealand’s official record of place names, the New Zealand Gazetteer, has been updated with improved accessibility and user experience.  

The Gazetteer is published by Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board.

Board Chairperson Anselm Haanen says the latest version of the Gazetteer aims to make place name information more accessible to a wider audience, ensuring that users can easily find and use the information they need.

The refreshed Gazetteer has a more user-friendly interface, better search functionality and navigation tools, making it easier for users to locate specific place names and information.  

It now supports a range of accessibility features, including improved compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies.

“We are committed to making geographic information accessible to everyone,” says Mr Haanen.  

“The updates to the Gazetteer reflect our dedication to providing a user-friendly and intuitive experience for everyone, regardless of their technical abilities or accessibility needs.”

The refreshed Gazetteer aligns with the Board’s broader mission to promote the correct use and understanding of place names in New Zealand, on our seafloor and in our area of interest in Antarctica.  

Explore the refreshed New Zealand Gazetteer.