Application submitted to rename St Arnaud village to Rotoiti
Tuesday 17 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story New Zealand Geographic Board
The New Zealand Geographic Board has received an application to change the name of the South Island village St Arnaud back to Rotoiti. Proponents of the change argue the village should not be named after a man described as a rogue. The village is located at the northern end of Lake Rotoiti.