Proposal to rename Russell to Kororāreka has been declined

Friday 23 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 23 May 2025, 2:58pm

In this story New Zealand Geographic Board

The New Zealand Geographic Board has rejected a proposal by the Kororāreka Marae Society to officially change the Northland township's name to Kororāreka. Minister for Land Information Chris Penk made the decision following public consultation. Of more than 1,800 submissions received, 52% supported the change while 48% were against it.

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1. StuffFri 23 May 2025, 12:21pm

   Russell or Kororāreka? An official name is decided (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 23 May 2025, 12:43pm

   Kororāreka marae plea to restore original name for Russell denied (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 23 May 2025, 12:55pm

   Proposal to change Russell's name to Kororāreka declined (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 23 May 2025, 1:16pm

   Historic Northland town Russell will not be called Kororāreka, minister decides (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesFri 23 May 2025, 2:58pm

   Bid to change Russell's name to Kororāreka declined (opens in new tab)