What was proposed?
The proposal was to make Te Tōangaroa the official name of an unnamed area on Auckland’s waterfront. The proposed new name will partially cover the Auckland CBD, Parnell and Mechanics Bay, but will not replace them.
Outcome
Now official
Te Tōangaroa is assigned as a new official name.
Published in the New Zealand Gazette on 18 December 2024
Reports
At its hui on 30 April 2024 the Board considered this report, which is updated with the Board’s decision. The proposal was notified for one month so that the public could make submissions supporting or objecting to the proposal.
At its hui on 15 October 2024 the Board considered this report, which is updated with the Board’s decision. Because the Board didn’t agree with the objecting submissions received for Te Tōangaroa, it requested the Minister for Land Information to make the final determination.
Media
- 6 June 2024: Auckland City place names proposed
- 18 December 2024: Place name decisions announced
