District or region name change proposal

Councils can propose to change the name of their district or region. When the name of a district or region is changed, it also changes the legal name of its council.

To make a proposal, a council must first meet and formally request, or consent to, the proposed change.

Make your proposal

Printable district or region name change proposal form

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These documents and resources will help a council to complete its proposal:

Standard for altering Region and District names- NZGBS
The New Zealand Gazetteer of place names
Practical guidelines for consulting with Māori
Minimum requirements for geographic name proposals

District or region name change proposal

Make your proposal

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Completing a district or region name proposal form