Eleven sites in central North Island renamed following treaty settlement

1NewsRNZWaikato TimesThe PostNZ HeraldStuffMonday 19 May 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Te Korowai o Wainuiārua

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Tribal place names have been restored to various landmarks following a treaty settlement with the iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua. The changes, gazetted by the New Zealand Geographic Board, include mountains, a lake, and the newly named Ngātokoerua Scenic Reserve.

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First reported by 1News, Mon 19 May 2025, 12:48pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
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