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NZGB notices – June 2024

Proposed, adopted, discontinued and corrected geographic feature names

Gazetted on 6 June 2024

Gazetted on 27 June 2024

Notice of proposals to assign and alter geographic names

Schedule

Proposed assigned and altered geographic namesGeographic feature type and descriptionSubmission deadline
Abbotts CreekA 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
MaewaA 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 OneA 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 DistrictThe 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
TakaaniniA 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 StationThe 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 TōangaroaAn 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 NameDescription
East Chatham GapAn 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 TerraceAn 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 ZoneAn 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 ZoneAn 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 ZoneAn 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 nameGeographic feature typeDescriptionFormer status: Official by New Zealand Gazette
PohatuhahaTrig stationA 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
TauherenikauTrig stationA trig station on Tauwharenīkau Hill approximately 8km north of Featherston. NZTopo50-BP33 957542.23 January 1953, No. 3, page 88
Tawake TohungaTrig stationA 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 headingGazette referenceAction
Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 9 June 2011, No. 81, page 1910Replace “Moana Uta (West Jacket Arm) Marine Reserve” with “Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm) Marine Reserve”.
Notice of Approved Official Geographic NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 29 October 2015, Notice No. 2015-ln6235For Evans Creek, replace “NZTopo50-BP25 954680 to 984712” with “NZTopo50-BP25 954680 to 985705”.
Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names in Marlborough RegionNew Zealand Gazette, 27 May 2021, Notice No. 2021-ln2003For Murderers Rock, replace “Historic site” with “Rock”.

Notice of discontinued recorded geographic names

Schedule

Discontinued geographic name (2)Description
Reid LakeFormerly a small lake in Reid Creek, a tributary of Waitaha River, Westland District. NZTopo50-BW18 294200. Discontinuing the recorded name for a lake that no longer exists.
Kea CragThe high point of the cliffs at spot height 1139m on the northeast side of the Gates of Haast bridge, approximately 9km north of Haast Pass/Tioripatea. Discontinuing the recorded name because the name Kea Crag was officially applied to the wider feature (New Zealand Gazette, 18 January 2023, Notice No. 2023-ln89 refers). 

Notice of discontinued official Crown protected area names

Schedule

Discontinued official
Crown protected area name (3)
Former New Zealand GazetteEffective by
Mokihinui Forks Ecological AreaNew Zealand Gazette, 17 April 1997, No. 35, page 881 
 
New Zealand Gazette, 22 March 2019, Notice No. 2019-ln1202. [Added to Kahurangi National Park]
Okarito Forks Ecological AreaNew Zealand Gazette, 17 April 1997, No. 35, page 881New Zealand Gazette, 17 June 2010, No. 66, page 1977. [Added to Westland National Park/Tai Poutini National Park]
Taieri Historical ParkNew Zealand Gazette, 9 June 2011, No. 81, page 1910 
 
Instrument 10049072.1, 9 June 2015, application pursuant to section 26A of the Reserves Act 1977 [vesting the land in Dunedin City Council].

Corrigendum—Notice of Treaty of Waitangi Settlement Discontinued and Assigned Crown Protected Area Names for Taranaki Whānui

In the notice with the above heading published in the New Zealand Gazette, 9 February 2012, No. 14, page 351 and noting the corrigendum published in the New Zealand Gazette, 9 June 2016, No. 53, page 47, in the preamble, replace
“The Schedule below specifies the discontinued and assigned CPA names, which took effect on 4 August 2009, being the date that the Settlement Act 2009 came into force”
with
“The Schedule below specifies the discontinued and assigned CPA names, which took effect on 2 September 2012, being the settlement date specified in the Settlement Act 2009.”

Corrigenda – New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa

Notice headingNotice headingAction/s
List of Place-names approved by the Honorary Geographic Board of New ZealandList of Place-names approved by the Honorary Geographic Board of New ZealandFor Weraamaia (stream), in the Remarks column replace “Not “ Weraamaia ”” with “Not “ Wairamuia ””

In the first column, replace “Pungapunga” with “Pungapunga (locality)”
Notice of Final Decision of New Zealand Geographic Board re Assigning of Place NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 18 February 1971, No. 13, page 259For Icefall Lookout (corrected by New Zealand Gazette, 22 October 1992, No. 169, page 3464 from “Icefall Outlook”), replace:
“An icefall to the west of the "Garden of Allah" and opposite Adams Col. Map reference, S. 72/2783”
with
“A bluff to the west of the "Garden of Allah". Map reference, S. 72/2784”
Classification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 7 October 1999, No. 142, page 3397Replace “Te puke-ki-waitaha” (corrected by New Zealand Gazette, 3 February 2000, No. 9, page 235 from “Te puke-ki-wiataha”) with “Te Puke-ki-Waitaha”
Notice of Final Determinations to Assign or Alter Geographic NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 16 December 2010, No. 173, page 4271 For Waitangirua, replace “NZTopo50 BP31-Porirua, GR 555 424, and NZTopo50 BP32-Paraparaumu, GR 589 434, and NZTopo50 BQ31-Wellington, GR 557 418, and NZTopo50 BQ32-Lower Hutt, GR 590 413.”
with
“NZTopo50-BP32 578452”
Notice of Adopted Undersea Feature NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 16 December 2010, No. 173, page 4275 For Antipodes Fracture Zone, replace:
50°00.00’S, 176°00.00’W; 70°00.00’S, 125°00.00’W
with
“-50.3234 latitude, -175.3675 longitude to -67.2627 latitude -130.2054 longitude”
For Erebus Fracture Zone, replace:
“63°00.00’S, 177°00.00’E; 65°30.00’S, 175°18.00’W; 67°30.00’S, 170°00.00’W”
with
“-62.5431 latitude, 175.0917 longitude to -68.0000 latitude, -167.4696 longitude”
For Pitman Fracture Zone, replace:
“58°00.00’S, 175°00.00’W; 67°42.00’S, 163°30.00’W; 71°00.00’S, 155°00.00’W.”
with
“-69.6432 latitude, -156.0817 longitude to -61.4342 latitude, -179.999 longitude)
For Saint-Exupéry Fracture Zone, replace:
“67°00.00’S, 141°00.00’W; 62°15.00’S, 155°25.00’W; 60°40.00’S, 160°00.00’W; 59°00.00’S, 167°00.00’W”
with
“-60.0572 latitude -162.447 longitude to -64.0249 latitude, -149.177 longitude”
Notice of Discontinued Official Geographic NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 29 August 2013, No. 118, page 3163 Delete the whole row for Pungapunga.
Notice of Discontinued Official Geographic NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 14 November 2013, No. 150, page 4164Delete the whole rows for:
“Cooks Lookout”, 
“Holder Lookout”,
“Icefall Lookout”,
“Moran Lookout”,
“Parkinsons Lookout”.
Notice of Decisions to Alter, Approve, Discontinue and Adopt Undersea Feature NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 28 May 2015, Notice No. 2015-ln3063For Broughton Gap, replace:
“42°36.16’S Latitude, 187°27.48’E 172°32.52’W Longitude.”
with
“-42.571 latitude -171.740 longitude.”
Notice of Approved Official Geographic NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 5 November 2018, Notice No. 2018-ln5487Replace “Kāweka Forest” with “Kaweka Forest”

Amendments – New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa

Existing name (134)Notice heading/sNew Zealand Gazette reference/sAmending action
Kaihu Scenic ReserveCrown Land reserved under “The Scenery Preservation Act, 1903.”New Zealand Gazette, 21 March 1907, No. 26, page 980Replace “Kaihu” with “Kaihū”
Lake Mahinapua Scenic ReserveLands reserved under “The Scenery Preservation Act, 1903,” and “The Scenery Preservation Amendment Act, 1906.”New Zealand Gazette, 22 August 1907, No. 74, page 2618Replace “Mahinapua” with “Māhinapua”
Omotumotu Scenic ReserveLands reserved under the Scenery Preservation Act, 1908.New Zealand Gazette, 6 April 1911, No. 27, page 1200Replace “Omotumotu” with “Ōmotumotu”
Matakitaki Bridge Scenic ReserveLands reserved under the Scenery Preservation Act, 1908.New Zealand Gazette, 11 May 1911, No. 39, page 1577Replace “Matakitaki” with “Mātakitaki”
Te Arai Scenic ReserveLand reserved under the Scenery Preservation Act, 1908.New Zealand Gazette, 14 September 1911, No. 73, page 2765Replace “Te Arai” with “Te Ārai”
Tarakaipa Island Scenic ReserveLands reserved under the Scenery Preservation Act, 1908.New Zealand Gazette, 25 June 1914, No. 60, page 2517Replace “Tarakaipa” with “Tarakaipā”
Ngakawau Scenic ReserveLands reserved under the Scenery Preservation Act, 1908.New Zealand Gazette, 8 November 1917, No. 165, page 4136Replace “Ngakawau” with “Ngākawau”
Otuwhero Inlet Scenic ReserveLand reserved under the Scenery Preservation Act, 1908.New Zealand Gazette, 26 July 1923, No. 60, page 2077Replace “Otuwhero” with “Otūwhero”
Lake Okareka Scenic ReserveLands reserved under the Scenery Preservation Act, 1908.New Zealand Gazette, 27 November 1930, No. 82, page 3616Replace “Okareka” with “Ōkareka”
Ruakaka Bay Scenic ReserveReservation of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 28 August 1958, No. 53, page 1142Replace “Ruakaka” with “Ruakākā”
Okere Falls Scenic ReserveDeclaration That the Okere Falls Domain Shall be a Recreation Reserve, Change of Purpose of the Reserve and Declaration That Land be Part of the Okere Falls Scenic ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 11 August 1960, No. 49, page 1163Replace “Okere” with “Ōkere”
Upper Kawhatau Scenic ReserveReservation of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 26 October 1961, No. 68, page 1670Replace “Kawhatau” with “Kawhātau”
Te Mahia Scenic ReserveReservation of Land and Appointment of Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds Reserves Board to Control and ManageNew Zealand Gazette, 16 April 1964, No. 23, page 668Replace “Te Mahia” with “Te Māhia”
Makaramea Scenic ReserveChange of the Purpose of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 8 May 1969, No. 27, page 861Replace “Makaramea” with “Mākaramea”
Rakauroa Scenic ReserveReservation of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 4 February 1971, No. 8, page 154Replace “Rakauroa” with “Rākauroa”
Matata Scenic ReserveAcquisition of Land as Matata Scenic ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 18 November 1971, No. 90, page 2569Replace “Matata” with “Matatā”
Oamaru Stream Scenic ReserveReservation of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 5 April 1973, No. 29, page 690Replace “Oamaru” with “Ōamaru”
Ohope Scenic ReserveReservation of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 13 February 1975, No. 9, page 236Replace “Ohope” with “Ōhope”
Opua Scenic ReserveChange of the Purpose of Part of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 19 June 1975, No. 51, page 1349Replace “Opua” with “Ōpua”
Port Ohope Recreation ReserveReservation of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 10 July 1975, No. 58, page 1529Replace “Ohope” with “Ōhope”
Ohiwa Scenic ReserveNotice of Acquisition of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 12 August 1976, No. 90, page 1881Replace “Ohiwa” with “Ōhiwa”
Makaretu Scenic ReserveNotice of Acquisition of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 7 October 1976, No. 104, page 2292Replace “Makaretu” with “Makaretū”
Puponga Farm ParkReservation of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 21 October 1976, No. 109, page 2417Replace “Puponga” with “Pūponga”
Pohuehue Scenic ReserveRedefinition of Scenic ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 19 May 1977, No. 58, page 1473Replace “Pohuehue” with “Pōhuehue”
Ti Point Scenic ReserveNotice of Acquisition of Public Reserve by the CrownNew Zealand Gazette, 1 December 1977, No. 121, page 3149Replace “Ti Point” with “Tī Point”
Ohingaiti Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 7 December 1978, No. 105, page 3370Replace “Ohingaiti” with “Ōhingaiti”
Ohura Scenic ReserveClassification of ReservesNew Zealand Gazette, 18 January 1979, No. 4, page 130Replace “Ohura” with “Ōhura”
Puketi Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 25 January 1979, No. 6, page 164Replace “Puketi” with “Puketī”
Ohingaroa Scenic ReserveReservation of LandNew Zealand Gazette, 1 March 1979, No. 16, page 463Replace “Ohingaroa” with “Ōhingaroa”
Lake Mahinapua Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 3 May 1979, No. 37, page 1396Replace “Mahinapua” with “Māhinapua”
Takaka Hill Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 31 May 1979, No. 46, page 1712Replace “Takaka” with “Tākaka”
Rameka Creek Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 31 May 1979, No. 46, page 1712Replace “Rameka” with “Rāmeka”
Mangakahia River Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 14 June 1979, No. 50, page 1820Replace “Mangakahia” with “Mangakāhia”
Oakura Beach Domain Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 21 June 1979, No. 55, page 1906Replace “Oakura” with “Ōakura”
Kuaotunu Domain Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 26 July 1979, No. 67, page 2226Replace “Kuaotunu” with “Kūaotunu”
Kaka Scenic ReserveReservation of Land and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 23 August 1979, No. 79, page 2526Replace “Kaka” with “Kākā”
Whangamomona Scenic ReserveClassification of ReservesNew Zealand Gazette, 30 August 1979, No. 82, page 2581Replace “Whangamomona” with “Whangamōmona”
Te Arai Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 18 October 1979, No. 96, page 3024Replace “Te Arai” with “Te Ārai”
Waipu Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 18 October 1979, No. 96, page 3025Replace “Waipu” with “Waipū”
Waipu Gorge Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 18 October 1979, No. 96, page 3026Replace “Waipu” with “Waipū”
Mangonui Domain Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 25 October 1979, No. 97, page 3078Replace “Mangonui” with “Mangōnui”
Pakiri Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 25 October 1979, No. 97, page 3078Replace “Pakiri” with “Pākiri”
Tirau Recreation ReserveClassification of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 29 November 1979, No. 112, page 3713Replace “Tirau” with “Tīrau”
Waihi Gorge Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 13 December 1979, No. 115, page 3842Replace “Waihi” with “Waihī”
Ruakaka Domain Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 10 January 1980, No. 1, page 20Replace “Ruakaka” with “Ruakākā”
Waipu Cove Domain Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 17 January 1980, No. 3, page 93Replace “Waipu” with “Waipū”
Motu Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 17 April 1980, No. 39, page 1144Replace “Motu” with “Mōtū”
Waipatiki Scenic ReserveClassification of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 1 May 1980, No. 49, page 1284Replace “Waipataki” with “Waipātiki”
East Takaka Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 17 July 1980, No. 82, page 2133Replace “Takaka” with “Tākaka”
Matata Wildlife Refuge ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 24 July 1980, No. 85, page 2195Replace “Matata” with “Matatā”
Mokihinui Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 14 August 1980, No. 94, page 2412Replace “Mokihinui” with “Mōkihinui”
Matata Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 9 October 1980, No. 118, page 3005Replace “Matata” with “Matatā”
Mangonui Courthouse Historic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 27 November 1980, No. 140, page 3764Replace “Mangonui” with “Mangōnui”
Mount Ngongotaha Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 18 December 1980, No. 146, page 4061Replace “Ngongotaha” with “Ngongotahā”
Ngakuta Bay Scenic ReserveNaming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 18 December 1980, No. 146, page 4064Replace “Ngakuta” with “Ngākuta”
Waipu Caves Road Scenic ReserveNaming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 23 April 1981, No. 46, page 1133Replace “Waipu” with “Waipū”
Waewaepa Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 25 June 1981, No. 75, page 1756Replace “Waewaepa” with “Waewaepā”
Okiwi Bay Scenic ReserveClassification of ReservesNew Zealand Gazette, 17 September 1981, No. 108, page 2585Replace “Okiwi” with “Ōkiwi”
Hapuku Scenic ReserveClassification of ReservesNew Zealand Gazette, 17 September 1981, No. 108, page 2585Replace “Hapuku” with “Hāpuku”
Lake Rotoma Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 8 October 1981, No. 117, page 2795Replace “Rotoma” with “Rotomā”
Okoha Recreation ReserveClassification and Change of Name of the Okoha Island Scenic ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 19 November 1981, No. 137, page 3233Replace “Okoha” with “Ōkoha”
Makara Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 29 July 1982, No. 87, page 2514Replace “Makara” with “Mākara”
Ngakawau–Hector Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 14 October 1982, No. 120, page 3401Replace “Ngakawau” with “Ngākawau”
Kotuku Point Scenic ReserveNaming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 4 November 1982, No. 128, page 3624Replace “Kotuku” with “Kōtuku”
Tiraumea River Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 11 November 1982, No. 133, page 3714Replace “Tiraumea” with “Tīraumea”
Omaha Ecological AreaState Forest Land Set Apart as a Dedicated Area–Omaha Ecological Area–Auckland ConservancyNew Zealand Gazette, 25 November 1982, No. 141, page 4108Replace “Omaha” with “Ōmaha”
Pakowhai Scenic ReserveClassification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 1 September 1983, No. 139, page 2917Replace “Pakowhai” with “Pākōwhai”
Totara Lagoon Wildlife Management ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 12 January 1984, No. 1, page 17Replace “Totara” with “Tōtara”
Tangarakau Scenic ReserveUnion of ReservesNew Zealand Gazette, 2 February 1984, No. 10, page 278Replace “Tangarakau” with “Tāngarākau”
Te Hapua Bay Scenic ReserveClassification of ReservesNew Zealand Gazette, 28 June 1984, No. 112, page 2368Replace “Te Hapua” with “Te Hāpua”
Waihaha Scenic ReserveClassification of ReservesNew Zealand Gazette, 28 June 1984, No. 112, page 2368Replace “Waihaha” with “Waihāhā”
Okarito Recreation ReserveChange of Classification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 16 August 1984, No. 143, page 3174Replace “Okarito” with “Ōkārito”
Maungakotukutuku Scenic ReserveClassification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 23 October 1984, No. 148, page 3385Replace “Maungakotukutuku” with “Maungakōtukutuku”
Kawhatau Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 19 November 1984, No. 199, page 4689Replace “Kawhatau” with “Kawhātau”
Goose Bay–Omihi Recreation ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 6 December 1984, No. 227, page 5468Replace “Omihi” with “Ōmihi”
Goose Bay–Omihi Scenic ReserveClassification of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 6 December 1984, No. 227, page 5468Replace “Omihi” with “Ōmihi”
Okiwi Bay Recreation ReserveRevocation of a Notice Relating to Classification of Reserves and Issue of a Fresh NoticeNew Zealand Gazette, 14 February 1985. No. 24, page 533Replace “Okiwi” with “Ōkiwi”
Waihaha Ecological AreaState Forest Land Set Apart as a Dedicated Area–Waihaha Ecological Area–Auckland ConservancyNew Zealand Gazette, 21 February 1985, No. 27, page 600Replace “Waihaha” with “Waihāhā”
Okarito Lagoon Wildlife Management ReserveNaming a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 21 November 1985, No. 215, page 5012Replace “Okarito” with “Ōkārito”
Onahau Bay Scenic ReserveClassification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 31 July 1986, No. 118, page 3192Replace “Onahau” with “Ōnahau”
Okarito School House Historic ReserveClassification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 14 June 1990, No. 95, page 2079Replace “Okarito” with “Ōkārito”
Okura Bush Scenic ReserveClassification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 18 April 1991, No. 58, page 1265Replace “Okura” with “Ōkura”
Taita Scientific ReserveDeclaring Land to be Held for Conservation Purposes Together With a Declaration That the Land Become a Scientific ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 31 March 1994, No. 30, page 1253Replace “Taita” with “Taitā”
Ohau Terminal Moraine Scenic ReserveClassification of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 9 June 1994, No. 56, page 1911Replace “Ohau” with “Ōhau”
Okiwi Recreation ReserveClassification and Naming of ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 23 November 1995, No. 137, page 4473Replace “Okiwi” with “Ōkiwi”
Kakapotahi Ecological AreaDeclaring Land to be Held as Ecological Areas–West CoastNew Zealand Gazette, 17 April 1997, No. 35, page 881Replace “Kakapotahi” with “Kākāpōtahi”
Upper Totara Ecological AreaDeclaring Land to be Held as Ecological Areas–West CoastNew Zealand Gazette, 17 April 1997, No. 35, page 881Replace “Totara” with “Tōtara”
Mahinapua Creek Rail Bridge Historic ReserveClassification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 3 December 1998, No. 196, page 4655Replace “Mahinapua” with “Māhinapua”
Takou River Scenic ReserveDeclaring Land to be Held for Conservation Purposes Together With a Declaration That the Area Become Reserve and Naming of the ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 14 June 2001, No. 61, page 1371Replace “Takou” with “Tākou”
Mangonui Recreation ReserveClassification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 14 June 2001, No. 61, page 1376Replace “Mangonui” with “Mangōnui”
Ngakawau Ecological AreaDeclaring Land to be Held for Conservation Purposes as Ecological AreasNew Zealand Gazette, 7 March 2002, No. 20, page 602Replace “Ngakawau” with “Ngākawau”
Omaha Taniko Wetlands Scientific ReserveClassification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 27 November 2003, No. 161, page 4486Replace “Omaha Taniko” with “Ōmaha Tāniko”
Okari Spit Scenic ReserveClassification and Naming of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 1 July 2004, No. 82, page 2079Replace “Okari” with “Ōkari”
Ohope Spit Wildlife Refuge ReserveChange of Classification to Part of a ReserveNew Zealand Gazette, 10 July 2008, No. 112, page 2940Replace “Ohope” with “Ōhope”
Apiti Scenic ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Apiti” with “Āpiti”
Kohi Point Scenic Reserve

Reservation of Land

Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names

New Zealand Gazette, 27 March 1969, No. 17, page 574

 

New Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699

Replace “Kohi” with “Kōhī”
Kowai River Government Purpose ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Kowai” with “Kōwai”
Manawatu Gorge Scenic Reserve

Amalgamation of Scenic Reserves

Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names

New Zealand Gazette, 16 October 1975, No. 87, page 2284

 

New Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699

Replace “Manawatu” with “Manawatū”
Manawatu Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Manawatu” with “Manawatū”
Manawatu Scenic ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Manawatu” with “Manawatū”
Mapua Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Mapua” with “Māpua”
Morere Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Morere” with “Mōrere”
Ngakuta Bay Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Ngakuta” with “Ngākuta”
Okato Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Okato” with “Ōkato”
Omaha Scenic ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Omaha” with “Ōmaha”
Omaui Scenic Reserve

Land Acquired as a Public Reserve

Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names

New Zealand Gazette, 8 August 1963, No. 47, page 1140

 

New Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699

 

Replace “Omaui” with “Ōmāui”
Opihi River Government Purpose Reserve Railway ConservationNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Opihi” with “Ōpihi”
Opua Bay Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Opua” with “Ōpua”
Oruawharo Creek Government Purpose ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Oruawharo” with “Ōruawharo”
Oruawharo Creek Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Oruawharo” with “Ōruawharo”
Otahu Scenic Reserve

Reservation of Land

Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names

New Zealand Gazette, 29 August 1963, No. 50, page 1242

 

New Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699

 

Replace “Otahu” with “Ōtahu”
Owaka Valley Scenic Reserve

Classification and Naming of a Reserve

Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names

New Zealand Gazette, 8 February 1990, No. 18, page 396

 

New Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699

Replace “Owaka” with “Ōwaka”
Pahaoa Scientific ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Pahaoa” with “Pāhaoa”
Pauatahanui Wildlife ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Pauatahanui” with “Pāuatahanui”
Pohatu Government Purpose Reserve Wildlife RefugeNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Pohatu” with “Pōhatu”
Puerua Wildlife Management ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Puerua” with “Pūerua”
Purakaunui Bay Scenic Reserve

Declaration Renaming Part of a Scenic Reserve

Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names

New Zealand Gazette, 30 June 1977, No. 71, page 1815

 

New Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699

 

Replace “Purakaunui” with “Pūrākaunui”
Purakaunui Falls Scenic Reserve

Classification of Reserve

Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names

New Zealand Gazette, 16 February 1984, No. 22, page 418

 

New Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699

 

Replace “Purakaunui” with “Pūrākaunui”
Purakaunui Stream Scenic Reserve

Classification and Naming of Reserve

Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names

New Zealand Gazette, 2 March 2000, No. 18, page 430

New Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699

 

Replace “Purakaunui” with “Pūrākaunui”
Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Putangirua” with “Pūtangirua”
Rakino Island Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Rakino” with “Rākino”
Rarangi Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Rarangi” with “Rārangi”
Ruakaka Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Ruakaka” with “Ruakākā”
Tunoamai Point Scenic ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Tunoamai” with “Tūnoamai”
Waipa River Road Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Waipa” with “Waipā”
Houto ForestNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Houto” with “Hōuto”
Hukerenui ForestNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Hukerenui” with “Hūkerenui”
Kaihu ForestNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Kaihu” with “Kaihū”
Omahuta ForestNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Omahuta” with “Ōmahuta”
Opua ForestNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Opua” with “Ōpua”
Puketi ForestNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699Replace “Puketi” with “Puketī”
Raukumara Conservation Park

Land to the Held for Conservation Purposes as a Conservation Park and Declaration That the Land be Held as a Wilderness Area.

Notice of Valid Crown Protected Area Names

New Zealand Gazette, 22 September 1988, No. 161, page 3794

 

New Zealand Gazette, 22 May 2009, No. 73, page 1699

 

Replace “Raukumara” with “Raukūmara”
Lake Hawea–Western Shore Recreation ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 9 June 2011, No. 81, page 1910Replace “Hawea” with “Hāwea”
Otautau Scenic ReserveNotice of Valid Crown Protected Area NamesNew Zealand Gazette, 9 June 2011, No. 81, page 1910Replace “Otautau” with “Ōtautau”

Amendments – New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa – amendments to official place names

Schedule 1

New Zealand Gazette, 5 November 2009, No. 161, page 3889 - Notice of Approved Recorded Place Name

Official name (1)Corrected/improved NZTopo50 grid reference
Mosquito CreekBU20 833734 to BU20 798790

Schedule 2

New Zealand Gazette, 14 November 2013, No. 150, page 4163 - Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names

Official name (4)Corrected/improved NZTopo50 grid reference
Anaweka RiverBP23 453778 to BN22 400889
Bush End PointBN25 014110
Curious CliffBN24 676135
Triangle FlatBM24ptBN24 783148

Schedule 3

New Zealand Gazette, 5 June 2014, No. 59, page 1637 - Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names

Official name (6)Corrected/improved NZTopo50 grid reference
AorereBN24 662920
Brandy PointBN24 669850
FerntownBN24 705982
Graham CreekBN24 702883
Mount BurnettBN24 696012
RangihaeataBN24 823824

Schedule 4

New Zealand Gazette, 28 August 2014, No. 103, page 2872 - Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names

Official name (6)Corrected/improved NZTopo50 grid reference
Gouland CreekBP23 482663 to BP22 374674
Heaphy RiverBP22 361575 to BP22 248624
Landing CreekBP23 401698 to BP22 355686
Mutton CoveBN25 996849
Ugly RiverBP23 422588 to BQ23 431392
Wainui RiverBP25 940674 to BN25 949808

Schedule 5

New Zealand Gazette, 30 October 2014, Notice No. 2014-ln6661 - Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names

Official name (7)Corrected/improved NZTopo50 grid reference
Anatoki PeakBP23 613656
Beathams ClearingBN23 628782
Cub StreamBP23 602502 to BP23 557429
Granity CreekBP23 609675 to BP23 550670
Hannah CreekBP23 628490 to BP23 639507
Orator CreekBP23 626713 to BP23 640719
Percy PeakBP23 472780

Schedule 6

New Zealand Gazette, 28 May 2015, Notice No. 2015-ln3062 - Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names

Official name (5)Corrected/improved NZTopo50 grid reference
Apple Tree FlatBP24 794529
Drummond FlatBP24 780521
Hailes KnobBP24 844510
Porthouse FlatBP24 758566
The MinaretBP24 660754

Schedule 7

New Zealand Gazette, 29 October 2015, Notice No. 2015-ln6235 - Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names

Official name (8)Corrected/improved NZTopo50 grid reference
Arch PointBP25 046725
Bobs LookoutBP25 899585
Cavern CreekBQ22 306367 to BQ22 317387
Cottage Loaf RockBP25 051766
Holyoake StreamBP25 908629 to BP25 992595
Stream CoveBP25 053633
Table CreekBP25 950675 to BP25 984712
The CastleBP25 044773

Schedule 8

New Zealand Gazette, 21 June 2019, Notice No. 2019-ln2779 - Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names

Official name (1)Corrected/improved NZTopo50 grid reference
Te Tai-o-MarokuraBT27 583117

Schedule 9

New Zealand Gazette, 21 June 2019, Notice No. 2019-ln2814 - Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names

Official name (1)Corrected/improved NZTopo50 grid reference
Waiau StreamBH43 225791 [For the second Waiau Stream]

Amendments – New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa – Amendments to official Offshore Island place names

Schedule 1

New Zealand Gazette, 12 October 1961, No. 65, page 1586 – Notice of Final Decision of New Zealand Geographic Board re Assigning of Place Names

Official name (1)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Campbell Island Transverse Mercator 2000 (CATM2000) (mE, mN)
Rocky Bay3504682.144,4173748.951

Schedule 2 

New Zealand Gazette, 22 February 1968, No. 9, page 268 – Notice of Final Decision of New Zealand Geographic Board re Assigning of Place Names

Auckland Islands
Official name (19)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Auckland Islands Transverse Mercator 2000 (AKTM2000) (mE, mN)
Anjou Point3501525.914,4365026.379
Boatshed Bay3495136.118,4364882.001
Chapman Pinnacle3494086.077,4365065.175
Chateau Creek3505929.974,4369915.104
Crab Bay3504506.861,4369449.578
Emergency Bay3507618.629,4367184.445
Emergency Point3506835.017,4367353.643
Erlangen Hill3500638.122,4378988.322
Fairchilds Garden3494264.861,4365917.705
Fall Bay3497866.303,4363286.522
Fleming Bay3503972.906,4363044.243
Forges Bay3506366.351,4364154.184
Godley Valley3496102.907,4368018.849
Granite Point3504247.135,4369087.890
Harris Bay3496754.067,4363961.064
Haskell Point3505082.447,4367428.225
Maclaren Bay3501844.741,4362920.886
Magnetic Bay3500630.350,4362972.288
Survey Bay3499232.188,4362877.105

Schedule 3 

New Zealand Gazette, 7 November 1980, No. 132, page 3278 – Notice of Final Decision of New Zealand Geographic Board Re-assigning of Place Names

Kermadec Islands
Official name (55)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Raoul Island Transverse Mercator 2000 (RITM2000) (mE, mN)
Bells Beach3506450.227,6763742.737
Bells Flat3506164.275,6763688.203
Bells Ravine3506504.040,6763371.410
Blue Lake3508316.175,6762401.646
Boat Cove3510142.731,6759931.154
Coral Bay3510226.833,6762423.329
Crater Creek3507269.541,6761500.635
D'Arcy Point3507303.088,6757572.681
Dayrell Island3513865.463,6763545.661
Denham Bay3504550.938,6761812.445
Denham Bay Flat3504425.744,6762752.627
Devastation Ridge3507973.100,6762012.805
Dougall Rocks3508305.078,6757883.482
Egeria Rock3510202.791,6763016.412
Expedition Hill3506014.892,6762282.697
Fishing Rock3509378.581,6762896.995
Fleetwood Bluff3507079.903,6763634.930
Fumarole Ridge3507544.182,6761133.201
Green Lake3507862.549,6761370.280
Herald Islets3514079.660,6763074.939
Howard Rock3511769.398,6760433.670
Hutchison Bluff3501852.630,6763762.474
Judith3509344.031,6762056.739
Lava Point3511029.101,6760649.510
Low Flat3507467.074,6763089.090
Low Flat Gully3507014.555,6762678.252
Mahoe3505573.326,6758908.039
Matatirohia3507183.878,6763471.544
Meyer Islands3511911.353,6763527.913
Milne Islets3509340.134,6759507.033
Moumoukai3508947.162,6761083.380
Mount Campbell3507278.021,6762386.480
Napier Island3512151.609,6764911.357
Nash Point3510557.600,6759422.403
Ngaio3507993.628,6762958.706
Ngaio Bluff3508143.308,6763092.100
Nightbell Gully3506692.650,6763021.559
North Chanter Island3514154.378,6762865.579
Nugent Island3512688.025,6765036.082
Oneraki Beach3507680.138,6763249.956
Parsons Rock3502627.008,6757959.641
Prospect3506707.440,6760205.088
Pukekohu3505559.572,6762585.421
Ravine Eight3505204.369,6763522.746
Rayner Point3509776.051,6762800.704
Sentinel3510544.661,6759818.538
Smith Bluff3504035.447,6758006.192
South Chanter Island3514211.395,6762567.073
Sunshine Valley3507232.020,6758986.085
Te Konui Point3510200.579,6759567.710
Tui Lake3506462.189,6761599.768
Turtle Bay3510297.841,6761995.787
West Chanter Island3513721.730,6762904.288
Wilson Point3511122.552,6759933.520
Wolverine Rock3503507.701,6761352.932
Southland Land District
Official name (7)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of New Zealand Transverse Mercator 2000 (NZTM2000) (mE, mN)
Eastern Bay1132903.464,4824009.221
Little Solander Island1129728.287,4824349.559
North-west Bay1131867.620,4824252.638
Pierced Stack1132731.290,4823276.548
Sealers Cave1132699.153,4824163.880
Solander Island / Hautere1132364.395,4824189.768
South-west Bay1132407.244,4823736.282
Antipodes Island Group
Official name (14)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Antipodes Islands Transverse Mercator 2000 (AITM2000) (mE, mN)
Albatross Point3484785.394,4491281.514
Anchorage Bay3485652.869,4496416.938
Bollons Island3486945.790,4498472.235
Cave Point3480402.865,4494159.608
East Windward Island3480807.395,4495295.572
Leeward Island3486304.371,4493886.129
North Cape3485179.703,4497190.842
Orde Lees Islet3482444.366,4495677.999
Perpendicular Head3485332.599,4497174.095
Reef Point3486337.274,4496181.177
Ringdove Bay3484587.620,4492219.811
South Islet3482662.571,4490395.278
Stack Bay3481034.425,4493273.602
West Windward Island3479679.018,4495298.307
Snares Islands/Tini Heke
Official name (5)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Auckland Islands Transverse Mercator 2000 (AKTM2000) (mE, mN)
North Promontory3544938.060,4679583.768
South Promontory3545556.136,4677540.963
Penguin Slope3545202.226,4679511.358
Ho Ho Bay3545555.499,4678663.027
Mollymawk Bay3545838.182,4678230.926
Bounty Islands
Official name (14)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Antipodes Islands Transverse Mercator 2000 (AITM2000) (mE, mN)
Bradley Cove3501678.173,4709539.546
Castle Island3503134.590,4707741.653
Depot Island3501769.901,4709230.708
Funnel Island3503118.113,4708105.382
Lion Island3502971.159,4709168.703
Molly Cap3504588.150,4707434.001
North Rock3504806.637,4708317.892
Penguin Island3501339.861,4708937.005
Prion Island3503111.139,4707956.131
Proclamation Island3502002.221,4709394.114
Ruatara Island3501806.848,4708799.281
Skua Rock3501437.458,4709485.365
Spider Island3501629.204,4709648.994
Tunnel Island3502094.348,4709252.572

Schedule 4

New Zealand Gazette, 14 May 1981, No. 58, page 1325 – Notice of Final Decision of New Zealand Geographic Board Reassigning of Place Names

Bounty Islands
Official name (1)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Antipodes Islands Transverse Mercator 2000 (AITM2000) (mE, mN)
Ranfurly Island3502271.373,4709178.071

Schedule 5

New Zealand Gazette, 1 December 1988, No. 206, page 5173 – Notice of Final Decision of New Zealand Geographic Board Re Assigning of Place Names

Official name (1)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Campbell Island Transverse Mercator 2000 (CATM2000) (mE, mN)
Whalers Bay3505368.769,4176089.181

Schedule 6

New Zealand Gazette, 25 March 2004, No. 33, page 751Notice of Final Decisions to Assign Place Names

Bounty Islands
Official name (10)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Antipodes Islands Transverse Mercator 2000 (AITM2000) (mE, mN)
Blackfish Shoal3502546.785,4709243.837
Bounty Islands3502636.093,4708642.537
Bucket Cove3502159.548,4709278.415
Centre Group3503026.557,4707996.270
Con Island3504610.877,4708146.792
Coronet Island3502843.482,4707893.228
Dog Rock3501767.235,4708974.270
East Group3504601.115,4707929.008
Main Group3501988.921,4709273.459
Seal Rock3501724.003,4709589.328
Antipodes Island Group
Official name (5)Corrected/improved coordinates in terms of Antipodes Islands Transverse Mercator 2000 (AITM2000) (mE, mN)
Archway Island3486562.993,4499323.034
Conical Hill3485302.897,4495917.397
Mirounga Bay3483550.661,4495664.866
Mount Galloway3484200.778,4494218.717
Windward Islands3480175.062,4495357.522