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Crown reserve name proposal

Only the Department of Conservation (DOC) can propose a name for a Crown reserve in New Zealand and its offshore islands including adjacent marine areas.

These Crown protected areas include scenic reserves, scientific reserves, recreation reserves, national parks, conservation parks, wilderness areas and marine reserves.

Proposals

Our proposal forms for DOC to name Crown reserves are available in English and Māori. DOC must also complete a Review and concurrence report.

Printable Crown protected area name proposal form – English
PDF
53.89 KB
Printable Crown protected area name proposal form – Māori
PDF
130.59 KB

These documents and resources will help DOC to complete the proposal form and Review and Concurrence report:

Review and concurrence report
DOCX
43.52 KB
Standard for Crown protected area names - NZGBS60001
Policy on minimum requirements for proposals - te reo Maori
PDF
120.24 KB
Policy on minimum requirements for proposals
PDF
137.28 KB
NZGB Minimum Requirements Guide List - English
PDF
75.12 KB
NZGB Minimum Requirements Guide List - te reo Maori
PDF
74.82 KB

Contact us if you need any help. Email nzgbenquiries@linz.govt.nz