What was proposed?
The proposal was to alter Kaukau Bank to Te Kakau Bank and make it the official name of an undersea bank offshore from the southeast coast of the North Island approximately 5km east of Te Kakau Point.
Outcome
Now official
Kaukau Bank was altered to the official undersea feature name, Te Kakau Bank.
Published in the New Zealand Gazette on 1 August 2023.
Report
Pou Taunaha considered this proposal report at its hui on 18 May 2017. The proposal is notified for one month so that the public can make submissions supporting or objecting to the name.
Media
7 June 2023: Geographic Board opens consultation on proposed place names and announces official ones
1 August 2023: Geographic Board opens Mitiwai Stream name for consultation and announces other official names