Gazetted on 6 June 2024
- Notice of proposals to assign and alter geographic names
- Notice of decisions to adopt undersea feature names as official
- Notice of discontinued official geographic names
- Corrigenda – New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa
Notice of proposals to assign and alter geographic names
Schedule
| Proposed assigned and altered geographic names | Geographic feature type and description | Submission deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotts Creek | A stream that flows eastwards from Remutaka Pass to Featherston. NZTopo50-BP33 875461 to BP33 941463. Alteration from Abbots Creek (official by New Zealand Gazette, 10 December 2019, Notice No. 2019-ln5662). | 11 July 2024 |
| Maewa | A suburb at the north end of Feilding, extending from Maewa (locality) south-eastwards to include a future new development locally referred to as Precinct 4. NZTopo50-BM34 188473. Alteration from Maewa (locality) (recorded name). The proposed extent is depicted at https://www.linz.govt.nz/maewa. | 8 August 2024 |
| Pito One | A suburb of Lower Hutt. NZTopo50-BQ32 576344. Alteration from Petone (recorded name). The proposed extent is depicted at https://www.linz.govt.nz/pito_one. | 10 September 2024 |
| Rangitīkei District | The local authority district of Rangitikei District Council as defined on plan LG-038-2022-W-1. Alteration from Rangitikei District (official name by New Zealand Gazette, 13 June 1989, No. 99, page 2351). | 11 July 2024 |
| Takaanini | A suburb in south Auckland between Manurewa and Papakura. NZTopo50-BB32 710987. Alteration from Takanini (locality) (official name by New Zealand Gazette, 16 November 1950, No. 70, page 1989). The location of the proposed name is shown at https://www.linz.govt.nz/takaanini. | 10 September 2024 |
| Takaanini Railway Station | The railway station that serves the proposed Takaanini (suburb). NZTopo50-BB32 707989. Alteration from Takanini Railway Station (official name by New Zealand Gazette, 16 November 1950, No. 70, page 1989). | 10 September 2024 |
| Te Tōangaroa | An area of approximately 30 hectares on Auckland’s waterfront, partially covering the Auckland CBD, Parnell and Mechanics Bay. NZTopo50-BA32 584205. Assigning a new name as official. The proposed extent is depicted at https://www.linz.govt.nz/te_toangaroa. | 11 July 2024 |
Notice of decisions to adopt undersea feature names as official
Schedule
| Official Adopted Undersea Feature Name | Description |
|---|---|
| East Chatham Gap | An undersea gap at -42.5528 latitude, -169.5799 longitude, at the easternmost end of Chatham Rise, approximately 550km north-northeast of the Chatham Islands. Adopted as official. |
| Fantail Terrace | An undersea terrace at -28.4681 latitude, 173.8599 longitude, which protrudes from the northeast side of Three Kings Ridge, centred approximately 700km north-northeast of Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua. Adopted as official. |
| La Rose Fracture Zone | An undersea fracture zone in the Southern Ocean, approximately 990km northeast of Scott Island, extending from -61.1074, -167.293 to -64.4415, -155.503. Adopted as official. |
| Le Petit Prince Fracture Zone | An undersea fracture zone in the Southern Ocean, approximately 1344km northeast of Scott Island, extending from -64.5166, -144.892 to -59.6649, -162.847. Adopted as official. |
| Le Renard Fracture Zone | An undersea fracture zone in the Southern Ocean, approximately 1130km northeast of Scott Island, extending from -59.5481, -169.524 to -65.3923, -148.144. Adopted as official. |
Notice of discontinued official geographic names
Schedule
| Discontinued geographic name | Geographic feature type | Description | Former status: Official by New Zealand Gazette |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pohatuhaha | Trig station | A trig station on Pohatuhaha (hill) at the headwaters of Jumped Up Stream and Sentry Stream, Ruahine Range. NZTopo50-BK37 799051. | 23 January 1953, No. 3, page 87 |
| Tauherenikau | Trig station | A trig station on Tauwharenīkau Hill approximately 8km north of Featherston. NZTopo50-BP33 957542. | 23 January 1953, No. 3, page 88 |
| Tawake Tohunga | Trig station | A trig station on Tawake Tohunga (hill), approximately 42km northeast of Waiouru. NZTopo50-BJ36 667481. | 18 February 1971, No. 13, page 259 |
Corrigenda – New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa
Schedule
| Notice heading | Gazette reference | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names | New Zealand Gazette, 9 June 2011, No. 81, page 1910 | Replace “Moana Uta (West Jacket Arm) Marine Reserve” with “Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm) Marine Reserve”. |
| Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names | New Zealand Gazette, 29 October 2015, Notice No. 2015-ln6235 | For Evans Creek, replace “NZTopo50-BP25 954680 to 984712” with “NZTopo50-BP25 954680 to 985705”. |
| Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names in Marlborough Region | New Zealand Gazette, 27 May 2021, Notice No. 2021-ln2003 | For Murderers Rock, replace “Historic site” with “Rock”. |