Place name consultation

Have your say on proposed names within New Zealand.

Proposal	Submission deadline
Waihemo / Shag River	16 December 2020

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New Zealand Geographic Board
Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa
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Name streets and roads
Local councils name your local streets and roads. Find your council at localcouncils.govt.nz.
Name state highways
The NZ Transport Agency names state highways. Learn more at www.nzta.govt.nz.
The name of New Zealand
An Act of Parliament would be needed to change the name of New Zealand.
Name homesteads, buildings or businesses
The NZGB does not name homesteads or buildings. The Companies Office is responsible for reserving and registering company and business names.