New Zealand Acts

WHAKATŌHEA CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT 2024 - SECT 46

46 Subsequent alteration of official geographic names

1 In making a determination to alter the official geographic name of a feature named under section 44(1) , the Board—

a) need not comply with section 16, 17, 18, 19(1), or 20 of the Act; but

b) must have the written consent of the trustees.

2 To avoid doubt, the Board must give public notice of a determination made under subsection (1) in accordance with section 21(2) and (3) of the Act.

3 The official geographic name of the Crown protected area named under section 44(4) must not be changed in accordance with subpart 3 of Part 2 of the Act without the written consent of the trustees, and any requirements under that subpart or another enactment for public notice of or consultation about the proposed name do not apply.