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Our strategy sets out our goals and objectives and how we will achieve them.

Consistent and accurate identification of place supports Antarctic science. Official place names assist with navigation and emergency responses including by use on topographic maps and hydrographic charts. They reflect our identity and represent New Zealand’s enduring connection to the region.

This policy specifies the New Zealand Geographic Board’s requirements for place or feature name proposals, including evidence required. Kia āta mārama ai ngā kōrero e hiahia ana te NZGB mō te tono ingoa wāhi, ingoa tārainga whenua, tae atu ki ngā taunakitanga ka hiahiatia.

A map of Māori place and feature names in Te Ika-a-Māui North Island circa 1840. The index on the back of the map has their meanings where known, and their equivalent contemporary names, if any.

This response released all supporting documents for the Board’s proposal report for Waimarino and Waimarino Station.

Information about the costs for producing the Tangata Whenua Place Names maps.