Proposals to assign seven Hobsonville place names as official
LINZ is consulting on proposals to make seven Hobsonville place names official.
- 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 seven locally used Hobsonville place names should be assigned as official geographic names. The proposal is part of the New Zealand Geographic Board's place-name process.
Submissions can address any or all of the proposed names. Feedback may cover local usage, spelling, cultural or historical context, clarity for maps and wayfinding, or any concerns about making the names official.
Why it matters
Official place names affect maps, addresses, public records, navigation and community identity.
The proposal covers multiple locally used names in the Hobsonville area.
Who may care
- Hobsonville residents, mana whenua and local community groups
- People involved in planning, mapping, transport or emergency response
- People interested in local history and place naming
How to make a submission
- Read the LINZ proposal covering the seven names.
- Send support, objections or comments through the official LINZ process 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.