Proposal to assign Kākahu-pekepeke as an official name
LINZ is consulting on a proposal to make Kākahu-pekepeke an official geographic name.
- Closing date
- 10 August 2026
- Added to Civics
- 27 June 2026
- Source category
- Public service
- Source body
- Land Information New Zealand
- Last checked
- 27 June 2026
Closes in 43 days
Plain-English summary
Land Information New Zealand is consulting on whether Kākahu-pekepeke should become an official geographic name. Official naming decisions are made through the New Zealand Geographic Board process.
Feedback may cover whether the proposed name is accurate, appropriate and well supported by local, historical or cultural evidence. Submissions can also explain practical issues for public information, maps or local use.
Why it matters
Official geographic names affect maps, public records and how places are identified.
The proposal may matter for local identity, te reo Māori recognition and community knowledge of the area.
Who may care
- Mana whenua, local residents and community groups
- People who use local maps, waterways or public information
- People interested in te reo Māori place names
How to make a submission
- Read the LINZ proposal and supporting material.
- Send support, objections or comments through LINZ before the closing date.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.