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
What happens next?
The Board will consider the submissions received for this proposal at its next hui on 30 April 2024. The outcome of that consideration will be that either the Board itself or the Minister for Land Information will make the final decision. This page will be updated when the final decision is made.
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