What was proposed?
The proposal was to alter the unofficial recorded place name National Park to the official place name Waimarino, for the village at the intersection of State Highway 4 and State Highway 47, on the western edge of Tongariro National Park.
See the related proposal for Waimarino Railway Station
Outcome
Now official
National Park was officially altered to Waimarino.
Published in the New Zealand Gazette on 18 December 2024 (2:30pm)
Report
At its hui on 3 October 2023 the Board considered this proposal report, which is updated with the Board’s decision. The proposal was notified for three months so that the public could make submissions supporting or objecting to the name.
At its hui on 30 April 2024 the Board considered this submission report, which is updated with the Board’s decision. Because the Board didn’t agree with the objecting submissions received, it requested the Minister for Land Information to make the final determination.
Media
- 7 November 2023 - Consultation opens on proposal to change name of National Park to Waimarino
- 18 December 2024: Place name decisions announced