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Place naming

What is proposed?

The proposal is to make Rukuwai the official name of a small mostly channelled stream that rises from springs west of Te Kauwhata and flows for approximately 2.4km into the southwest corner of Whangamarino Wetland.

Report

Proposal report for Rukuwai
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At its hui on 15 October 2024 the Board considered this report on the proposal. The proposal is notified for one month so that the public can make submissions supporting or objecting to the proposed name.

Media

15 November 2024 - Consultation opens on proposals to name geographic features

Make a submission

This proposal is open for public submissions until 23 December 2024

Alternatively you can submit by:

  • write directly to the email address, or
  • post a letter to the Secretary of the New Zealand Geographic Board, c/o Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, PO Box 5501, Wellington 6145.