Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) is New Zealand’s national place-naming authority. In 2023/24 it has continued its role as the principal adviser to the government on place names, carried out consultations on place names across New Zealand, and published numerous decisions.
NZGB is marking its centenary in 2024, with 100 years since its first meeting on 12 September 1924.
In 2023/24, NZGB publicly notified 16 place name proposals, and the Minister for Land Information made final decisions on 7 place names. Five proposals have been reported to the Minister for Land Information for final decisions.
NZGB updated 3 of its naming standards to include recognition of New Zealand’s diverse and inclusive society and culture, and gender balance in place naming.