What was proposed?
The proposal was to officially define the extent (boundary) of the official locality name Whangamarino, which is north of Huntly, as depicted below.
Outcome
Now official
Whangamarino was altered to officially define its extent as depicted below.
Published in the New Zealand Gazette on 26 September 2023
Report
Pou Taunaha considered this proposal report (together with an addendum with further comment from Waikato District Council) at its hui on 26 April 2023. The proposal was notified for two months so that the public could make submissions supporting or objecting to the proposal.
Media
7 June 2023: Geographic Board opens consultation on proposed place names and announces official ones
26 September 2023: Rangiriri and Whangamarino officially named