New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Act 2008

Subpart 3Review of proposals for naming Crown protected areas

Proposals notified and consulted on under another enactment

27 Process for review
  • (1) This section applies if a proposal relating to a Crown protected area—

    • (a) includes a proposal for naming that area; and

    • (b) is made under an enactment that provides a power to assign a name to, or alter the name of, the Crown protected area, whether or not there is a requirement in that enactment for public notice of, and consultation on, the proposed name.

    (2) The person who makes the proposal must—

    • (a) first comply with any requirements of the enactment in relation to the proposed name; and

    • (b) then refer the proposed name, with supporting documentation, to the Board for review under subsection (3).

    (3) The Board must review a proposed name in accordance with the policies, rules, standards, or guidelines developed under section 12(b).