Gazette.govt.nzPursuant to sections 65, 68, 69, 91 and 104 of the Ngāti Rangitihi Claims Settlement Act 2022 (“Settlement Act 2022”), the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (“Board”) hereby gives notice of five new and altered official geographic names as described in the Schedule below.
The new and altered official geographic names took effect on 19 May 2022, being the settlement date specified in the Settlement Act 2022. Pursuant to sections 66, 70 and 92 of the Settlement Act 2022, the Board may in the future agree to alter any official geographic name listed in the Schedule with the written consent of the trustees of Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust.
Schedule
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New or Altered Official Geographic Name |
Geographic Feature Type and Description |
Former Name and Status |
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Lake Tarawera Historic Reserve |
An historic reserve along the eastern shore of Lake Tarawera, which was formerly part of Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve, being the area shown as A on SO 560632. Centred at NZTopo50-BF38 030658. |
part of Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve (official name) |
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Otūmūtū |
A small island at the northern extent of Te Karamea Bay, in Lake Tarawera. NZTopo50-BE37 979700. |
Otumutu Island (recorded name) |
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Ruakōkopu |
An historic site on the eastern shore of Lake Tarawera above Ruakōpū Bay. NZTopo50-BE38 044684. |
unnamed |
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Te Houroa |
A knoll between the northwest shore of Lake Tarawera and the southwest shore of Lake Ōkataina. NZTopo50-BE37 988709. |
unnamed |
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Waimangu Volcanic Valley Scientific Reserve |
A scientific reserve that was formerly part of Waimangu Scenic Reserve, centred at NZTopo50-BF37 970573. |
part of Waimangu Scenic Reserve (official name) |
Dated at Wellington this 1st day of June 2022.
W. K. SHAW, Secretary, New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa.