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NZ Herald
23-05-2025
- Politics
- NZ Herald
Historic Northland town Russell will not be called Kororāreka, minister decides
The marae applied to the Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board to have the name of Russell changed - or restored, as Rawiri describes it - to Kororāreka in 2021. Public consultation was held in 2023 and the change was supported by high-profile Bay of Islands residents, such as former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley. The debate allowed people to learn more about the name Kororāreka, which records how an unwell Māori chief was revitalised by a sweet penguin broth from the area, Rawiri said. But Penk said there was insufficient support to change the name to Kororāreka, due to Russell's historic legacy. 'The township of Russell holds significant historical importance through its connection to the first capital of New Zealand. In light of this legacy, I believed it was important to give full and thoughtful consideration to the proposal to officially name the township Kororāreka,' he said in a statement. The consultation process attracted more than 1800 submissions, with 52% in support of Kororāreka and 48% opposed. 'Given the close margin and the historical weight of the decision, I consulted with colleagues across government. Through that process, it became clear there was insufficient support to proceed with the proposal,' Penk said. He thanked everyone who made a submission and Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board for its 'important work'. Rawiri said she would continue trying to get the name restored to Kororāreka, which is already used by numerous businesses and organisations. She believed the name restoration to Kororāreka had the support of the Geographic Board, who gave its recommendation to the overseeing minister, then Labour's Damien O'Connor. But O'Connor was unable to make a decision before the election in 2023. Rawiri said she understood Penk made his decision on May 8 but only released the decision on Friday. While many people think of Russell as New Zealand's first capital, the capital was actually based nearby in the town of Ōkiato, also known as Old Russell. This town was named Russell in 1840 after the then-leader of the British House of Commons, Lord James Russell, who never set foot in New Zealand. But the capital was transferred to Auckland in 1841 and much of Old Russell was destroyed by fire the following year. Kororāreka, about 8km north of Ōkiato, was part of the Port of Russell and gradually assumed the name of the destroyed town. Kororāreka records how an unwell Māori chief was revitalised by a sweet penguin broth from the area, with kororā being the name for blue penguin and reka meaning sweet.
Scoop
19-05-2025
- Scoop
Treaty Settlement Renames Iconic Sites In Central North Island
Article – Moana Ellis – Local Democracy Reporter Mountains, a lake and scenic reserves are some of the sites that have been renamed. Tribal place names have been restored for prominent landmarks and places across the central North Island. Eleven name changes to mountains, a lake, scenic reserves and other places have been made following the treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua. The changes gazetted by Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board include seven new and altered geographic names, including two Crown-protected area names. Four Crown-protected area names have been discontinued. Lake Hawkes, a lake 19km west-northwest of Waimarino, which feeds into Waikauwau Stream, is now Lake Pohoare. Mount Dawson, 24km west-northwest of Waimarino, is now Ōruru Maunga. Tahora, a small site on State Highway 43 Forgotten World Highway, 14km north-northeast of Whangamōmona, is now Tahorapāroa, and Tahora Saddle, a pass on the highway about 10km north-northeast of Whangamōmona, is now Tahorapāroa Saddle. The fifth altered name is Mount Humphries in the Matemateaonga Range, 45km east of Stratford, which becomes Whakaihuwaka Maunga. A new Crown-protected area name has been created. A large scenic reserve extending from immediately west of Waimarino, south to Horopito, has been named Ngātokoerua Scenic Reserve. The reserve has been created through the reclassification of Erua Conservation Area and Erua Forest Sanctuary as a scenic reserve. Another Crown-protected area – a scenic reserve on State Highway 43 Forgotten World Highway, about 15km north-northeast of Whangamōmona – has been changed from Tahora Scenic Reserve to Tahorapāroa Scenic Reserve. The names Erua Forest Sanctuary (for a sanctuary area 6km south-southwest of Waimarino), Ngapakihi Scenic Reserve and Raetihi Scenic Reserve (for scenic reserves immediately south of Raetihi), and Pipiriki Scenic Reserve (for a scenic reserve at Pipiriki) have been discontinued. The Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Act 2025 came into effect in March, bringing an end to decades of claims work by the people of Uenuku, Tamakana and Tamahaki (represented collectively as Te Korowai o Wainuiārua) over breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Geographic Board gazetted the changes last week. In December last year, Land Information Minister Chris Penk approved changing the name of National Park Village to Waimarino, following a request by Te Korowai o Wainuiārua researchers. Waimarino is the original Māori name for the area, referring to 'calm waters' pooling on the plains as they leave the mountain. The Geographic Board considered more than 2000 submissions on the proposal.
Scoop
19-05-2025
- Scoop
Treaty Settlement Renames Iconic Sites In Central North Island
Tribal place names have been restored for prominent landmarks and places across the central North Island. Eleven name changes to mountains, a lake, scenic reserves and other places have been made following the treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua. The changes gazetted by Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board include seven new and altered geographic names, including two Crown-protected area names. Four Crown-protected area names have been discontinued. Lake Hawkes, a lake 19km west-northwest of Waimarino, which feeds into Waikauwau Stream, is now Lake Pohoare. Mount Dawson, 24km west-northwest of Waimarino, is now Ōruru Maunga. Tahora, a small site on State Highway 43 Forgotten World Highway, 14km north-northeast of Whangamōmona, is now Tahorapāroa, and Tahora Saddle, a pass on the highway about 10km north-northeast of Whangamōmona, is now Tahorapāroa Saddle. The fifth altered name is Mount Humphries in the Matemateaonga Range, 45km east of Stratford, which becomes Whakaihuwaka Maunga. A new Crown-protected area name has been created. A large scenic reserve extending from immediately west of Waimarino, south to Horopito, has been named Ngātokoerua Scenic Reserve. The reserve has been created through the reclassification of Erua Conservation Area and Erua Forest Sanctuary as a scenic reserve. Another Crown-protected area - a scenic reserve on State Highway 43 Forgotten World Highway, about 15km north-northeast of Whangamōmona - has been changed from Tahora Scenic Reserve to Tahorapāroa Scenic Reserve. The names Erua Forest Sanctuary (for a sanctuary area 6km south-southwest of Waimarino), Ngapakihi Scenic Reserve and Raetihi Scenic Reserve (for scenic reserves immediately south of Raetihi), and Pipiriki Scenic Reserve (for a scenic reserve at Pipiriki) have been discontinued. The Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Act 2025 came into effect in March, bringing an end to decades of claims work by the people of Uenuku, Tamakana and Tamahaki (represented collectively as Te Korowai o Wainuiārua) over breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Geographic Board gazetted the changes last week. In December last year, Land Information Minister Chris Penk approved changing the name of National Park Village to Waimarino, following a request by Te Korowai o Wainuiārua researchers. Waimarino is the original Māori name for the area, referring to "calm waters" pooling on the plains as they leave the mountain. The Geographic Board considered more than 2000 submissions on the proposal.
NZ Herald
19-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Treaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North Island
Mt Dawson, 24km west-northwest of Waimarino, is now Ōruru Maunga. Tahora, a small site on State Highway 43, 14km north-northeast of Whangamōmona, is now Tahorapāroa, and Tahora Saddle, a pass on the highway about 10km north-northeast of Whangamōmona, is now Tahorapāroa Saddle. The fifth altered name is Mt Humphries in the Matemateaonga Range, 45km east of Stratford, which becomes Whakaihuwaka Maunga. A new Crown-protected area name has been created. A large scenic reserve extending from immediately west of Waimarino, south to Horopito, has been named Ngātokoerua Scenic Reserve. The reserve has been created through the reclassification of Erua Conservation Area and Erua Forest Sanctuary as a scenic reserve. Another Crown-protected area – a scenic reserve on SH43, about 15km north-northeast of Whangamōmona – has been changed from Tahora Scenic Reserve to Tahorapāroa Scenic Reserve. The names Erua Forest Sanctuary (for a sanctuary area 6km south-southwest of Waimarino), Ngapakihi Scenic Reserve and Raetihi Scenic Reserve (for scenic reserves immediately south of Raetihi), and Pipiriki Scenic Reserve (for a scenic reserve at Pipiriki) have been discontinued. The Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Act 2025 came into effect in March, bringing an end to decades of claims work by the people of Uenuku, Tamakana and Tamahaki (represented collectively as Te Korowai o Wainuiārua) over breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Geographic Board gazetted the changes last week. In December last year, Land Information Minister Chris Penk approved changing the name of National Park Village to Waimarino, following a request by Te Korowai o Wainuiārua researchers. Waimarino is the original Māori name for the area, referring to 'calm waters' pooling on the plains as they leave the mountain. The Geographic Board considered more than 2000 submissions on the proposal.
