In the case of a college of education, polytechnic, specialist college, or wananga, the Minister may, on the recommendation of its council, change the name of the college of education, polytechnic, specialist college, or wananga by notice published in the Gazette.

In the case of a university, its name may be changed if the procedure set out in subsections (7) to (9) is followed.

The university must give written notice to the Minister of the proposed name change.

If notice is given, the Minister must present the proposal to the House of Representatives.

If the House of Representatives, by resolution, accepts the proposed name change, the Minister must change the name of the university by notice published in the Gazette.