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Place naming

What is proposed?

To alter the existing official name Shag River (Waihemo) to Waihemo / Shag River - a river flowing generally southeastwards from Kakanui Peak into the Pacific Ocean at Shag Point/Matakaea, east of Palmerston.

The NZGB considered this proposal report at its hui on 14 October 2020. The proposal is notified for one month so that the public can make submissions supporting or objecting to the name being changed.

The NZGB considered this report on the submissions for Waihemo / Shag River at its 20 April 2021 hui.

Location of Waihemo / Shag River

  • Topographic map showing the location of Waihemo / Shag River

Make a submission

Consultation closed 16 December 2020

Alternatively you can submit by:

  • write directly to the email address, or
  • post a letter to the Secretary of the New Zealand Geographic Board, c/o Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, PO Box 5501, Wellington 6145.