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Place naming

What is proposed?

The proposals, which are connected, are for three peaks on the western edge of Ngāumu Forest, west of Riversdale Beach (locality) in the Wairarapa. They are to:

  • Alter Pukekowhai to Pukekōwhai and correct its position to an unnamed peak at spot height 376m approximately 1km to the southwest.
  • Alter Te Māipi to Ngā Māipi-e-Waru-a-Kupe and correct its position to the 501m peak currently named Pukekowhai.
  • Make Puketihia the official name of the 511m peak currently named Te Māipi.

Report

Proposal report for Pukekōwhai, Ngā Māipi-e-Waru-a-Kupe, Puketihia
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At its hui on 15 October 2024 the Board considered this report on the proposals. The proposals are notified for one month so that the public can make submissions supporting or objecting to them.

Media

15 November 2024 - Consultation opens on proposals to name geographic features

Make a submission

These proposals are open for public submissions until 23 December 2024.

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.