List of dual place names in New Zealand

Some official place names in New Zealand are dual names, usually incorporating both the Māori place name and the original name given by European settlers or explorers. Although a mixture of Māori and English names is the most common form of dual name, some places, such as Mahināpua Creek / Tūwharewhare, include Māori elements in each part of the name, and Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson) incorporates two English names. One name, Port Levy (Potiriwi) / Koukourarata, has a triple name consisting of the Māori name, the European name, and a Māori transliteration of the latter.

The agreed dual name of Te Koko-o-Kupe / Cloudy Bay remembers both the Māori and British explorations of New Zealand.

The practice of giving certain New Zealand places dual names began in the 1920s,[1] but dual names became much more common in the 1990s and 2000s, in part due to Treaty of Waitangi settlements. Many places have names with a long heritage in each culture. For instance, one settlement saw Cloudy Bay, given this name by Captain Cook in 1770, renamed Te Koko-o-Kupe / Cloudy Bay,[2] with the Māori name recalling the early explorer Kupe scooping up oysters from the bay.[3]

Uncommonly, a place may be given two alternative names instead of one dual name. Prominent examples include the North Island and Te Ika-a-Māui,[4] the South Island and Te Waipounamu,[5] and the town called Whanganui or Wanganui.[6] These places are not included in the list below.

Assignment and status

Many places were officially given dual names through the 1998 Ngāi Tahu treaty settlement, including Aoraki / Mount Cook

Official place names in New Zealand are usually determined by the New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa). In cases where there have been objections to a proposed name, a final decision is made by the Minister of Lands.

A large number of dual names have been conferred not by the NZGB, but were negotiated as part of Treaty of Waitangi claims settlements and then enacted by Parliament.[7] The 1998 Ngāi Tahu settlement alone established 87 dual names, including Aoraki / Mount Cook.[8][9]

Many New Zealand place names do not have official recognition by the NZGB, including most of New Zealand's major cities and, until 2013, both the North and South islands.[10] Unofficial names are still recorded within the gazetteer, provided that they have "appeared in at least two publicly available authoritative publications or databases".[11] In most cases, there is no functional difference between an official and unofficial name, with the NZGB expecting to standardise unofficial names as official by 2026.[12]

Orthography

Originally, the board gazetted dual names in a form where the less commonly used name was in parentheses, e.g. Taylors Mistake (Te Onepoto). In the 1990s the system was changed to separating the names with a forward slash, viz., name1/name2, e.g. Aoraki/Mount Cook.[13] Now, placing a space before and after the slash is encouraged, viz., name1 / name2.[7] In 2021, the New Zealand Geographic Board voted to standardise the orthography of dual place names, and is in the process of updating names which use parentheses to the more common forward slash.

The board now generally puts the Māori name first, but exceptions are sometimes made, for example when maritime safety is paramount (e.g. Baring Head / Ōrua-pouanui).[7]

List of official dual names

Dual nameFormer nameType of placeRegionYear adoptedNotes
Aldermen Islands (Ruamaahu) Nature ReserveNature ReserveCoromandel2009[14]
Alpine Lake / Ata PuaiAlpine LakeLakeWest Coast1998[9]
Aoraki / Mount CookMount CookMountainCanterbury1998[9]
Aoraki / Mount Cook National ParkMount Cook National ParkNational ParkCanterbury1998[9]
Aoraki / Mount Cook VillageMount Cook VillageTownshipCanterbury1998[9]
Aotea / Shelly BeachShelly BeachBeachAuckland2013[15]
Ashburton River / HakatereAshburton RiverRiverCanterbury1998[9]
Ashley River / RakahuriAshley RiverRiverCanterbury1998[9]
Atiu or Middle IslandMiddle IslandIslandCoromandel1994[16]
Atuanui / Mount AucklandMount AucklandMountainAuckland2013[17]
Aua / King Billy IslandKing Billy IslandIslandCanterbury2020[18]
Autere / East End BeachEast End BeachBeachTaranaki2017[19]
Avon River / ŌtākaroAvon RiverRiverCanterbury1998[9]
Awaroa / Godley HeadGodley HeadHeadlandCanterbury2003[20]
Baring Head / Ōrua-pouanuiBaring HeadHeadlandWellington2009[21]
Blumine Island / ŌruawairuaBlumine IslandIslandMarlborough1980[21]
Browning Pass / Nōti RaurekaBrowning PassMountain passWest Coast1998[9]
Burgess Island (Pokohinu)Burgess IslandIslandAuckland1982[21]
Cam River / RuataniwhaCam RiverRiverCanterbury1998[9]
Campbell Island / Motu IhupukuCampbell IslandIslandSubantarctic islands1998[9]
Campbell Island / Motu Ihupuku shelfCampbell Island shelfOceanic shelfSubantarctic islands2014[22]
Canister Cove (Waikokopu)Canister CoveBayChatham Islands1982[23]
Cape Kidnappers / Te Kauwae-a-MāuiCape KidnappersCapeHawke's Bay2018[24]
Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga WairuaCape ReingaCapeNorthland2005[21]
Cave Creek / KotihotihoCave CreekRiverWest Coast1998[9]Known for Cave Creek disaster
Clutha River / Mata-AuClutha River (upstream of river fork)RiverOtago1998[9]
Codfish Island / Whenua HouCodfish IslandIslandSouthland2014[25]
Colac Bay / ŌrakaColac BayTownshipSouthland1998[9]
Colac Bay / ŌrakaColac BayBaySouthland1998[9]
Columbia Bank / Te Nuku-o-MoureaColumbia BankOcean bankNorthland2015[26]
Cook River / WehekaCook RiverRiverWest Coast1998[9]
Coopers Lagoon / MuriwaiCoopers LagoonLagoonCanterbury1998[9]
Dart River / Te Awa WhakatipuDart RiverRiverOtago1998[9]
Dog Island / Motuwhangaikirehe IslandDog IslandIslandNorthland2013[27]
Double Island (Moturehu) Nature ReserveConservation LandCoromandel2009[28]While the name of the nature reserve is official, the island of the same name does not yet have an official name
Doubtful Sound / PateaDoubtful SoundFiordFiordland1998[9]
East Cape / KoromereEast CapeHeadlandSouthland1998[9]Not to be confused with East Cape, Gisborne
Estuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers/IhutaiEstuary of the Heathcote and Avon RiversEstuaryCanterbury1998[9]
Eyre Mountains / Taka Ra Haka Conservation ParkConservation parkSouthland2015[29]
Fanal Island (Motukino)Fanal IslandIslandAuckland1982[21]
Flower Pot (Onoua)Flower PotLocalityChatham Islands1982[23]
Fox Glacier / Te Moeka o TuaweFox GlacierGlacierWest Coast1998[9]Name does not apply to the town.
Franz Josef / WaiauFranz JosefTownshipWest Coast1998[9]
Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine HukatereFranz Josef GlacierGlacierWest Coast1998[9]
Gillespies Point / KōhaihaiGillespies PointHeadlandWest Coast1998[9]
Goat Island / RakiririGoat IslandIslandOtago1998[9]
Goat Island / Rakariri Scenic ReserveGoat Island Scenic ReserveConservation parkOtago2009[30]
Golden Bay / MohuaGolden BayBayTasman2014[31]
Greenstone River / HokonuiGreenstone or Big Hohonu RiverRiverWest Coast1998[9]Not to be confused with Greenstone River, Otago
Greville Harbour / WhararikiGreville HarbourHarbourNelson2014[32]
Grey River / MāwheranuiGrey RiverRiverWest Coast1998[9]
Groper Island / TatapihiGroper IslandIslandAuckland1982[21]
Haast Pass / TioripateaHaast PassMountain passOtago1998[9]
Hamilton Island (Karaka) Scenic ReserveConservation parkMarlborough1981
Hāpūpū / J M Barker Historic ReserveHistoric ReserveChatham Islands1987
Harris Saddle / Tarahaka WhakatipuHarris SaddleMountain passOtago1998[9]
Haukawakawa / MadsenMadsenLocalityNelson1983[21]
Haupapa / Tasman GlacierTasman GlacierGlacierCanterbury1998[9]
Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa MoanaHauraki GulfBayAuckland2014[25]
Hawea (Clio Rocks) Marine ReserveMarine ReserveFiordland2011
Hāwea / Bligh SoundBligh SoundFiordFiordland2019[25]
Herekōpare Island / Te MaramaHerekopare IslandIslandSouthland1998[21]
Hikurangi / Goulter HillGoulter HillHillMarlborough2014[33]
Hikurua / de Surville Canyonde Surville CanyonSubmarine CanyonNorthland2018[34]
Hikurua / de Surville Cliffsde Surville CliffsCliffsNorthland2015[35]
Hinemoatū / Howard RiverHoward RiverRiverNelson2014[36]
Hinenui / Nancy SoundNancy SoundFiordFiordland2019[25]
Hollyford River / Whakatipu Kā TukaHollyford RiverRiverSouthland1998[9]
Horoirangi / DrumduanDrumduanHillNelson2014[37]
Horomamae / Owen IslandOwen IslandIslandSouthland2001[21]
Howells Point / TarameaHowells PointHeadlandSouthland1998[9]
Inainatū / Pile BayPile BayBay/inletCanterbury2003[20]
Island Hill / TumuakiIsland HillHillWest Coast1998[9]
Jackson Bay / OkahuJackson BayBay/InletWest Coast1998[9]Not applicable to the township
Jacksons Reef / PatuatiniJacksons ReefReefWaikato1973[21]
Kahukura (Gold Arm) Marine ReserveMarine ReserveFiordland2011
Kaikiekie / Bradshaw SoundBradshaw SoundFiordFiordland2019[38]
Kaioruru / Church BayChurch BayBay/InletCanterbury2003[20]
Kaitangata / Mansons PeninsulaMansons PeninsulaPeninsulaCanterbury2020[39]
Kaitira / East Entry PointEast Entry PointHeadlandNelson1979[21]
Karaka / Hamilton IslandHamilton IslandIslandMarlborough2013[40]
Kārewa / Gannet IslandGannet IslandIslandWaikato2002[21]
Kauri Point Birkenhead / Te Mātā-rae-o-ManaKauri Point BirkenheadPointAuckland2015[41]
Kawhitu or Stanley IslandStanley Island (Aitu)IslandCoromandel1994[16]
Kirikirikatata / Mount Cook RangeMount Cook RangeMountain RangeCanterbury2013[42]
Kōhatupapā / Ranfurly BayRanfurly BayBayNorthland2017[43]
Kōkōwhai Bay / Turners BayTurners BayBayMarlborough2013[44]
Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands ParkConservation ParkCanterbury[25]
Kurow Hill / Te KohurauKurow HillHillOtago1998[9]
Kutu Parera (Gaer Arm) Marine ReserveMarine ReserveFiordland2008
Lake Alabaster / Wāwāhi WakaLake AlabasterLakeOtago1998[9]
Lake Browning / WhakarewaLake BrowningLakeWest Coast1998[9]
Lake Ellesmere / Te WaihoraLake EllesmereLakeCanterbury1989[21]
Lake Grassmere / Kapara Te HauLake GrassmereLakeMarlborough1998[9]
Lake Ianthe / MatahiLake IantheLakeWest Coast1998[9]
Lake Karoro / MathewsLake MathewsLakeNorthland2002[21]
Lake McKerrow / Whakatipu WaitaiLake McKerrowLakeOtago1998[9]
Lake Ōkataina / Te Moana i kataina ā Te RangitakaroroLake OkatainaLakeBay of Plenty2006[45]
Lake Rotoiti / Te Roto kite ā Ihenga i ariki ai KahuLake RotoitiLakeBay of Plenty2006[45]
Lake Rotokākahi (Green Lake) Scenic ReserveConservation AreaBay of Plenty2009While the name of the scenic reserve is official, the lake it is named after does not have an official name
Lake Rotoroa / Hamilton LakeHamilton LakeLakeWaikato1974[21]
Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā KahumatamomoeLake RotoruaLakeBay of Plenty2006[45]
Leaning Rock / HaehaeataLeaning RockRockOtago1998[9]
Little Mangere Island (Tapuaenuku) The FortLittle Mangere IslandIslandChatham Islands1982[23]
Little Mount Peel / HuatekerekereLittle Mount PeelMountainCanterbury1998[9]
Lords River / TūtaekawetowetoLords RiverRiverSouthland1998[9]
Lyttelton Harbour / WhakaraupōLyttelton HarbourBay/InletCanterbury1998[9]
Mackenzie Pass / ManahunaMackenzie PassMountain passCanterbury1998[9]
Mahināpua Creek / TūwharewhareMahināpua CreekStreamWest Coast1998[9]
Mākaro / Ward IslandWard IslandIslandWellington2001[21]
Mākōtukutuku Stream / Washpool CreekRiverWest Coast2021[21]Previously unnamed
Manawatāwhi / Great IslandGreat IslandIslandNorthland2005[21]
Manawatāwhi / Three Kings IslandsThree Kings IslandsIsland groupNorthland2005[21]
Maniaiti / BenneydaleBenneydaleTownWaikato
Maniniaro / Angelus PeakAngelus PeakHillNelson2014[46]
Matapara / Pickersgill IslandPickersgill IslandIslandMarlborough2014[47]
Matira / Castle RockCastle PointPointWellington2011[48]
Matiu / Somes IslandSomes IslandIslandWellington1997[21]
Matukutūreia / McLaughlins MountainMcLaughlins MountainHillAuckland2014[25]
Maungakiekie / One Tree HillOne Tree HillHillAuckland2014[25]
Maungakura / Red HillRed HillHillNelson2011[49]
Maungarei / Mount WellingtonMount WellingtonHillAuckland2014[25]
Maungaroa / Blagdon HillBlagdon HillHillTaranaki2017[50]
Maungawhau / Mount EdenMount EdenHillAuckland2014[51]
Meretoto / Ship CoveShip CoveBayMarlborough2014[31]
Milford Sound / PiopiotahiMilford SoundFiordFiordland1998[9]
Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm) Marine ReserveMarine ReserveFiordland2008
Moana-whenua-pōuri / Edwardson SoundEdwardson SoundFiordFiordland2019[52]
Moekawa / South West IslandSouth West IslandIslandNorthland2013[53]
Moeraki Boulders / KaihinakiMoeraki BouldersGeological formationOtago1998[9]
Moeraki Boulders / Kaihinaki Scenic ReserveMoeraki Boulders Scenic ReserveScenic ReserveOtago2009[54]
Moeraki River / Blue RiverRiverWestland2013[55]
Mokiiti / Little Moggy IslandLittle Moggy IslandIslandSouthland2002[21]
Mokinui / Big Moggy IslandBig Moggy IslandIslandSouthland2002[21]
Motuareronui / Adele IslandAdele IslandIslandNelson2014[31]
Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-IhengotuiheMotuihe IslandIslandAuckland2014[25]
Motukauatiiti / Corsair BayCorsair BayBay/InletCanterbury2003[20]Does not apply to Corsair Bay suburb.
Motukauatirahi / Cass BayCass BayBay/InletCanterbury2003[20]Does not apply to adjacent suburb.
Motukōkako Island / Piercy IslandPiercy IslandIslandNorthland1989[21]also known as "The Hole In The Rock"
Motumānawa / Pollen IslandPollen IslandIslandAuckland2015[56]
Motunau / Plate IslandPlate IslandIslandBay of Plenty1988[21]
Motunui / Edwards IslandEdwards IslandIslandSouthland2001[57]
Moturoa / Rabbit IslandRabbit IslandIslandNelson2014[31]
Motutere / Castle RockCastle RockHillWaikato2018[25]
Mount Alfred / AriMount AlfredMountainOtago1998[9]
Mount Anglem / HananuiMount AnglemMountainSouthland1998[9]
Mount Aspiring / TititeaMount AspiringMountainOtago1998[9]
Mount Charles / PoatiriMount CharlesMountainOtago1998[9]
Mount Diffenbach (Hemokawa)Mount DiffenbachHillChatham Islands1982[23]
Mount Earnslaw / PikirakatahiMount EarnslawMountainOtago1998[9]
Mount Grey / MaukatereMount GreyMountainCanterbury1998[9]
Mount Harman / KaniereMount HarmanMountainWest Coast1998[9]
Mount Harper / MahaanuiMount HarperMountainCanterbury1998[9]
Mount Hauruia / Bald RockBald RockPeakAuckland2003[20]
Mount Herbert / Te Ahu PātikiMount HerbertMountainCanterbury1998[9]
Mount MacKenzie / PakihiwitahiMount MacKenzieMountainOtago1998[9]
Mount Nimrod / KaumiraMount NimrodMountainCanterbury1998[9]
Mount Upright / Te Taumata o UekanukuMount UprightMountainWest Coast1998[9]
Mount Watkin / HikaroroaMount WatkinMountainOtago1998[9]
Moutere Hauriri / Bounty Islands Marine ReserveMarine ReserveSubantarctic islands2014[58]
Moutere Ihupuku / Campbell Island Marine ReserveMarine ReserveSubantarctic islands2014[59]
Moutere Mahue / Antipodes Island Marine ReserveMarine ReserveSubantarctic islands2014[60]
Muhuaka / Capstan RockCapstan RockIslandHawke's Bay2018[61]
Musick Point / Te NaupataMusick PointPointAuckland2018[25]
Mutukaroa / Hamlin HillHamlin HillHillAuckland2014[62]
New River / KaimataNew RiverRiverWest Coast1998[9]
Ngā Atua Tātā / Kerr PointKerr PointPointNorthland2015[63]
Ngā Kiore / Jag RocksJag RocksIsland groupNelson1983[21]
Ngā Motu / Sugar Loaf IslandsSugar Loaf IslandsIsland groupTaranaki1999[21]
Ngataea / Hooper PointHooper PointPointNorthland2015[64]
Nine Mile Creek / KotorepiNine Mile CreekStreamWest Coast1998[9]
North Branch Ashburton River / HakatereNorth Branch Ashburton RiverRiverCanterbury1998[9]
North-East Reef (Terangi-taumaewa)North-East ReefReefChatham Islands1982[23]
Ōhau / West IslandWest IslandIslandNorthland2015[65]
Ōhinerau / Mount HobsonMount HobsonHillAuckland2014[66]
Ōhuiarangi / Pigeon MountainPigeon MountainHillAuckland2014[67]
Ōkāritoiti / Lake WindermereLake WindermereLakeWest Coast2010[21]
Old Man Range / KopuwaiOld Man RangeMountain rangeOtago1998[9]
Omarupapako / Round Bush Scenic ReserveRound Bush Scenic ReserveConservation areaOtago1998[9]
Ōmawete / Coopers KnobCoopers KnobHillCanterbury2020[39]
Ōparapara / Samson BayBayNelson2021
Ōraumoa / Fighting BayFighting BayBayMarlborough2014[68]
Oromaki / North East IslandNorth East IslandIslandNorthland2005[21]
Ōrongomai / Cass PeakCass PeakHillCanterbury2020[18]
Ōtāhuhu / Mount RichmondMount RichmondVolcanic coneAuckland2014[69]
Ōtaipango / Henderson BayHenderson BayBayNorthland2015[70]
Ōtamahua / Quail IslandQuail IslandIslandCanterbury2003[20]
Ōtānerua / Hatfields BeachHatfields BeachBeachAuckland2013[71]Name does not apply to the adjacent settlement
Ōtokitoki / Gollans BayGollans BayBay/inletCanterbury2003[20]
Otututu / Rough RiverRough RiverRiverWest Coast1987[21]
Paengarēhia / Twilight BeachTwilight BeachBeachNorthland2015[72]
Paepae-o-Tū / Bream TailBream TailPointNorthland2012[73]
Pāhātea / Durden HillDurden HillHillOtago2007[21]
Pana / Blind Jims CreekBlind Jims CreekCreekChatham Islands2021[74]
Papawhero / Mount MoturoaMount MoturoaHillTaranaki2017[75]
Pariroa / Castle MountCastle MountMountainSouthland2013[76]
Pariwhero / Red RocksRed RocksRockWellington2009[21]
Pātakanui Stream / Grannys CreekStreamWellington2021[21]
Paterson Inlet / Whaka a Te WeraPaterson Inlet (North and South West Arms)Bay/InletSouthland1998[9]
Pāuakaiwawe / McLarens BayMcLarens BayBay/InletNelson1983[21]
Pelorus Sound / Te HoierePelorus SoundSoundMarlborough2014[31]
Pig Island / MātauPig IslandIslandOtago1998[9]
Pigeon Island / Wāwāhi WakaPigeon IslandIslandOtago1998[9]
Pikikirunga / Caanan DownsCaanan DownsDownsNelson2014[77]
Pikimai / Church HillChurch HillHillNelson2014[78]
Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine ReserveMarine ReserveFiordland1993
Pīreka / Low Neck BayLow Neck BayBay/InletNelson1983[21]
Pitt Island (Rangiauria)Pitt IslandIslandChatham Islands1982[23]
Piwhane / Spirits BaySpirits BayBay/InletNorthland2005[21]
Pōhatu / Flea BayFlea BayBay/InletCanterbury2003[20]Known for Pohatu Marine Reserve
Port Hutt (Whangaroa Harbour)Port HuttHarbourChatham Islands1982[23]
Port Levy (Potiriwi) / KoukourarataPort Levy (Potiriwi)Bay/InletCanterbury1998[9]
Port Pegasus / PikihatitiPort PegasusBay/InletSouthland1998[9]
Port William / PotirepoPort WilliamBay/InletSouthland1998[9]
Poukirikiri / Travers SaddleTravers SaddleSaddleNelson2014[79]
Pourangahau / Mount RobertMount RobertHillNelson2014[31]
Puhi Kai Iti / Cook Landing National Historic ReserveCook Landing (Gisborne)Historic ReserveGisborne[25]
Pukaha / Mount BruceMount BruceHillWellington[25]
Pūkākā / Marsland HillMarsland HillHillTaranaki2017[80]
Pukatea / Whites BayWhites BayBayMarlborough2014[81]
Pukeahurangi / JumboJumboHillWellington2017[82]
Pukeamoamo / MitreMitreMountainWellington2017[31]
Pukeatua / Dyers PassDyers PassPassCanterbury2020[39]
Pukehīnau / Shellback StreamShellback StreamStreamWaikato1974[21]
Pukeone / Mount CampbellMount CampbellHillNelson2014[83]
Pukepohatu / Bald RockBald RockRockNorthland2002[21]
Puketuroto / Hoopers CanyonHoopers CanyonUndersea CanyonOtago2014[84]
Puketuroto / Hoopers ChannelHoopers ChannelSea channelOtago2014[85]
Pūkorokoro / MirandaMirandaLocalityWaikato2015[86]
Pūotewheke / Scuffle IslandScuffle IslandIslandNelson1983[21]
Puroa / Boar HillBoar HillHillNorthland2002[21]
The Pyramid (Tarakoikoia)The PyramidIslandChatham Islands1982[23]
Quarantine Island / Kamau TauruaQuarantine IslandIslandOtago1998[9]
Queen Charlotte Sound / TōtaranuiQueen Charlotte SoundSoundMarlborough2014[31]
Rākauroa / Torrent BayTorrent BayBayNelson2014[31]
Rakituma / Preservation InletPreservation InletBaySouthalnd2019[38]
Rangihokopoi / Western ReefWestern ReefReefChatham Islands2021[74]
Rangitoto ki te Tonga / D'Urville IslandD'Urville IslandIslandMarlborough2008[87]
Rangituhi / Colonial KnobColonial KnobHillWellington2014[88]
Rarotonga / Mount SmartMount SmartHillAuckland2014[89]
Red Mercury Island (Whakau) Scenic ReserveConservation AreaCoromandel2019
Refuge Island / TakatakaRefuge IslandIslandWest Coast1998[9]
Repanga (Cuvier) Island Nature ReserveConservation AreaCoromandel2009
Rerewhakaupoko Island / SolomonSolomon IslandIslandSouthland1998
Riverton / AparimaRivertonTownshipSouthland1998[9]
Rocky Point / TauotikirangiRocky PointHeadlandWest Coast1998[9]
Rocky Point / Tauotikirangi Scenic ReserveConservation AreaWest Coast1998[9]
Rotokare / Barrett LagoonBarrett LagoonLakeTaranaki2014[90]
Rotokura / Cable BayCable BayBayNelson2014[31]
Rotomairewhenua / Blue LakeBlue LakeLakeNelson2014[31]
Rotomaninitua / Lake AngelusLake AngelusLakeNelson2014[91]
Rotopōhueroa / Lake ConstanceLake ConstanceLakeNelson2014[31]
Round Rock (Rangituka)Round RockRockChatham Islands1982[23]
Ruakōura / Perpendicular PointPerpendicular PointPointNorthland2015[92]
Second Water Creek / WaipāpakuCreekChatham Islands2009
Selwyn River / WaikirikiriSelwyn RiverRiverCanterbury1998[9]
Separation Point / Te MatauSeparation PointPointNelson2014[93]
Seven Mile Creek / WaimatukuSeven Mile CreekStreamWest Coast1998[9]
Shag Point / MatakaeaShag PointHeadlandOtago1998[9]
Shag Point / Matakaea Scientific ReserveShag Point Scientific ReserveConservation AreaOtago2009
Ship Cone / ŌtaupiriShip ConeHillSouthland1998[9]
Sinclair Head / Te RimurapaSinclair HeadHeadlandWellington2009[21]
Snares Islands / Tini HekeSnares IslandsIsland groupSubantarctic islands1998[9]
Solander Island / HautereSolander IslandIslandSouthland1980[21]
South Branch Ashburton River / HakatereSouth Branch Ashburton RiverRiverCanterbury1998[9]
South Cape / WhioreSouth CapeHeadlandSouthland1998[9]
South East Island (Rangatira)South East IslandIslandChatham Islands1982[23]
South West Cape / PuhiwaeroSouth West CapeHeadlandSouthland1998[9]
Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te MoanaSouthern AlpsMountain rangeCanterbury1998[9]
Spy Glass Point / PiripāuaSpy Glass PointHeadlandMarlborough1975[21]
Steeple Rock / Te Aroaro-o-KupeSteeple RockRockWellington2009[21]
Stewart Island / RakiuraStewart IslandIslandSouthland1998[9]
Tāhoro / Union BayUnion BayBayAuckland2015[94]
Taiari / Chalky InletChalky InletFiordFiordland2019[25]
Taieri Island / MoturataTaieri IslandIslandOtago1998[9]
Taiporoporo / Charles SoundCharles SoundFiordFiordland2019[38]
Taitetimu / Caswell SoundCaswell SoundFiordFiordland2019[38]
Taitimu / Caswell RidgeCaswell HighUndersea ridgeSouthland2014[95]
Takapaukura / Tom Bowling BayTom Bowling BayBayNorthland2015[96]
Takapōtaka / Attempt HillAttempt HillHillMarlborough2014[97]
Takarunga / Mount VictoriaMount VictoriaHillAuckland2014[98]
Taki-a-Maru / Fish ReefFish ReefReefOtago1985[21]
Tamatea / Dusky SoundDusky SoundFiordSouthland2019[99]
Tāpoa / Erskine PointErskine PointHeadlandCanterbury1949/2003[20]
Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector MountainsHector MountainsMountain RangeOtago2013[100]
Tapuwaeharuru / Evans PassEvans PassPassCanterbury2020[39]
Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-AorereTasman BayBayTasman2014[31]
Tauhinukorokio / Mount PleasantMount PleasantHillCanterbury1949/2003[20]Does not apply to suburb of Christchurch.
Taukihepa / Big South Cape IslandBig South Cape IslandIslandSouthland2001[21]
Taurere / Taylor HillTaylors HillVolcanic coneAucklandunofficial[101]
Tawhitikurī / Goat PointGoat PointPointWellington2014[102]
Te Akaroa / West Entry PointWest Entry PointHeadlandNelson1979[21]
Te Ākau / Black BeachBlack BeachBeachNelson1983[21]
Te Anamāhanga / Port GorePort GoreBayMarlborough2014[21]
Te Aumiti / French PassFrench PassChannelNelson1983[21]
Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt RiverHutt RiverRiverWellington2010[103]
Te Awa-o-Tū / Thompson SoundThompson SoundFiordFiordland2019[38]
Te Awaroa / Long SoundLong SoundFiordSouthland2019[104]
Te Hāpua / Sutherland SoundSutherland SoundFiordFiordland2019[38]
Te Hapua (Sutherland Sound) Marine ReserveMarine ReserveFiordland2008
Te Hauturu-o-Toi / Little Barrier IslandLittle Barrier IslandIslandAuckland2019[105]
Te Hauturu-o-Toi / Little Barrier Island Nature ReserveLittle Barrier Island Nature ReserveConservation AreaAuckland2019
Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat IslandGoat IslandIslandAuckland2012[106]
Te Henga / Bethells BeachBethells BeachBeachAuckland1979[21]
Te Heru o Kahukura / SugarloafSugarloafHillCanterbury2020[18]
Te Hoiere / Pelorus RiverPelorus RiverStreamMarlborough2014[31]
Te Horowai / Speargrass CreekSpeargrass CreekCreekNelson2014[107]
Te Houhou / George SoundGeorge SoundFiordFiordland2019[38]
Te Kā-a-Maki / Jackie HillJackie HillHillAuckland2015[108]
Te Kauparenui / Gowan RiverGowan RiverStreamNelson2014[31]
Te Kōhanga / Shipwreck BayShipwreck BayBayNorthland2015[109]
Te Kohuroa / Mathesons BayMathesons BayBayAuckland2015[110]
Te Koko-o-Kupe / Cloudy BayCloudy BayBayMarlborough2014[31]
Te Korowhakaunu / Kanáris SoundCunaris SoundFiordFiordland2019[111]Spelling of the European portion was updated in 2021 from Cunaris to Kanáris
Te Kuri a Paoa/Young Nick’s Head National Historic ReserveYoung Nick’s HeadHistoric ReserveGisborne2012[112][113]
Te Mamaku / Ruby BayRuby BayBayNelson2014[114]
Te Moenga-o-Wheke / The TorsThe TorsHillCanterbury2020[39]
Te Motu Kairangi / Miramar PeninsulaMiramar PeninsulaPeninsulaWellington2010[115]
Te Motu-o-Kura / Bare IslandBare IslandIslandHawke's Bay2018[116]
Te Onepoto / Taylors MistakeTaylors MistakeLocalityCanterbury1949/2003[20]The dual name applies to the locality, not the bay, which is still known as Taylors Mistake.
Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē / Ninety Mile BeachNinety Mile BeachBeachNorthland1992[117]
Te Paepae o Aotea (Volkner Rocks) Marine ReserveMarine ReserveBay of Plenty2006
Te Piaka / Adderley HeadAdderley HeadHeadlandCanterbury2020[39]
Te Pōhue / Camp BayCamp BayBay/InletCanterbury2003[20]
Te Pokohiwi / Boulder BankBoulder BankBarrier islandNelson2014[118]
Te Poporo / Bulli PointBulli PointPointWaikato2014[119]
Te Puaitaha / Breaksea SoundBreaksea SoundFiordFiordland2019[38]
Te Rā / Dagg SoundDagg SoundFiordFiordland2019[38]
Te Rau-o-te-Huia / Mount Donald McLeanMount Donald McLeanHillAuckland2015[120]
Te Tapuwae o Hua (Long Sound) Marine ReserveMarine ReserveFiordland2006
Te Tara-o-Te-Marama / Mount FreethMount FreethHillMarlborough2015[121]
Te Tihi-o-Kahukura / Castle RockCastle RockRock outcropCanterbury2020[39]
Te Toka-Tapu-a-Kupe / Ninepin RockNinepin RockRock outcropAuckland2014[122]
Te Tōwaka Bay / Burnside BayBayMarlborough2021
Te Umukuri / Wellers RockWellers RockRockOtago1987[21]
Te Unuhanga-a-Rangitoto / Mercer BayMercer BayBayAuckland2014[123]
Te Upoko-o-Kurī / Witch HillWitch HillHillCanterbury2020[39]
Te Wai-o-Pareira / Henderson CreekHenderson CreekCreekAuckland2015[124]
Te Waipapa / Diamond HarbourDiamond HarbourBayCanterbury2003[21]Name does not apply to the town
Te Waiu o Pukemaire / Braemar SpringsBraemar SpringsCreekBay of Plenty2005[125]
Te Whakahewa / The HornsThe HornsPointChatham Islands1982[23]
Te Whanganui / Port UnderwoodPort UnderwoodBayMarlborough2014[31]
Te Wharau / Charteris BayCharteris BayBay/InletCanterbury2003[21]
Te Whatu / Berghan PointBerghan PointPointNorthland2017[126]
Ten Mile Creek / WaianiwaniwaTen Mile CreekStreamWest Coast1998[9]
The Bluff / MotupōhueThe Bluff (Bluff Hill)HillSouthland1998[9]Located in Bluff
The Castle (Rangiwheau)The CastleIslandChatham Islands1982[23]
The Doughboy / KokirakiThe DoughboyHillWest Coast1998[9]
The Pyramid (Tarakoikoia)The PyramidIslandChatham Islands1982[23]
The Sisters / RangitatahiThe SistersIslandChatham Islands1982[23]
Tia Island / EntranceIslandSouthland1998[21]
Tikitapu / Blue LakeLake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)LakeBay of Plenty2006[45]
Timore Island / ChimneysIslandSouthland1998[21]
Tiriparepa / Scott PointScott PointPointNorthland2015[127]
Titeremoana (Pudding Island) Scenic ReserveConservation AreaOtago2009[21]
Tītī / Muttonbird IslandsMuttonbird IslandsIsland groupSouthland1998[21]
Tohoraha / Mount CamelMount CamelHillNorthland2015[128]
Tokangawhā / Split Apple RockSplit Apple RockRockNelson2014[31]
Tokomaru / Mount RobertsonMount RobertsonHillMarlborough2014[129]
Tory Channel / Kura Te AuTory ChannelSoundMarlborough2014[31]
Tūranganui-a-Kiwa / Poverty BayPoverty BayBayGisborne2019[130]
Tū Āraiawa Island / Fin IslandFin IslandIslandNelson1983[21]
Waerenga / Mission BayMission BayBayBay of Plenty2006[21]
Waiau Toa / Clarence RiverClarence RiverStreamMarlborough2018[131]
Waihemo / Shag RiverShag RiverRiverOtago1985[21]
Waikawau / Hannahs BayHannahs BayBayBay of Plenty2006[21]
Waikutakuta / Robin Hood BayRobin Hood BayBayMarlborough2014[132]
Waingaehe / Holdens BayHoldens BayBayBay of Plenty2006[21]
Waimihia / Point AlisonPoint AlisonPointChatham Islands2021[74]
Waipaparoa / Howick BeachHowick BeachBeachAuckland2018[133]
Wairēinga / Bridal Veil FallsBridal Veil FallsWaterfallWaikato2008[134]
Waitata / Little Port CooperLittle Port CooperBay/InletCanterbury2003[20]
Watchman Island / Te KākāwhakaaraWatchman IslandIslandAuckland2015[135]
Wellington Harbour / Port NicholsonPort NicholsonHarbourWellington1984[21]
Westland Tai Poutini National ParkWestland National ParkNational parkWest Coast1998[9]
Whakaari / White IslandWhite IslandIslandBay of Plenty1998[21]
Whakaari / White Island CanyonWhite Island CanyonUndersea CanyonBay of Plenty2016[136]
Whakapaingarara / Tapu BushTapu BushBushNorthland2002[21]
Whakapirau / Rocky PointRocky PointPointNorthland2002[21]
Whangākea / PandoraPandoraLocalityNorthland2015[137]
Whangaokeno / East IslandEast IslandIslandGisborne2009[138]
Wharekahika / Hicks BayHicks BayBayEast Cape2019[139]
Wharekāpu / Paxton PointPaxton PointPointNorthland2015[140]
Wharepapa / Arthur RangeArthur RangeRangeNelson2014[141]
Whiorau / Lowry BayLowry BayBayWellington2009[21]
White Bluffs / Te Parinui o WhitiWhite BluffsBluffsMarlborough1998[9]
Whitireia / Mount CouperMount CouperHillWellington2007[21]
Young Nicks Head / Te KurīPointGisborne2013

List of unofficial dual names

Dual nameType of placeRegionYear recordedNotes
Ahukawakawa (Sphagnum Moss Swamp)WetlandTaranaki2013[142]
Ahuru (Eastern Reef)RockChatham Islands2018[143]
Allen Strait / Guards PassChannelMarlborough2013[142]
Aratira / The Drop SceneSiteManawatū2013[142]
Arrow Rock / Fifeshire RockIslandNelson2013[142]
Bay of Many Coves / Miritū BayBayMarlborough2013[142]
Beehive Island / Taungamaro IslandIslandAuckland2013[142]
Black Rocks / Barrel RocksRockNorthland2013[142]
Boyds Bush / KaimokoBushHawkes Bay2015[144]
Brodies Creek / Kauhoehoe StreamStreamNorthland2013[142]
Broken Islands / Pig IslandsIslandCoromandel2013[142]
Browns Island (Motukorea)IslandAuckland2013[142]
Bullendale / The ReefsLocalityOtago2013[142]
Calypso Bay / Ōtamarau BayBayAuckland2019[145]
Camp Bay / TarataBayNelson2013[142]
Cascade / KauriForestAuckland2015
Cathedral Rock / MoturoaIslandCoromandel2013[142]
Challenger Island / Little Kawau IslandIslandNorth Auckland2013[142]
Clutha River / Koau BranchStreamOtago2016
Clutha River / Matau BranchStreamOtago2016
Coal Stream / Gold CreekStreamGisborne2013[142]
Cone Rock / HoroiwiIslandNorth Auckland2013[146]
Cuvier Island (Repanga Island)IslandNorth Auckland2013[147]
Dog Island / Motuwhangaikirehe IslandIslandNorthland2013
Double Island / MoturehuIslandCoromandel2013[148]
Dry Creek / Little Man RiverStreamWestland2013[142]
Eastern Waiotauru / Snowy RiverStreamWellington2013[142]
Flat Island / Motueka IslandIslandNorthland2013[142]
Forsyth Island / Te ParuparuIslandMarlborough2013[142]
French Bay / Otitori BayBayAuckland2013[149]Name does not refer to the suburb
French Pass / AnaruLocalityNelson2013[150]Name does not refer to the channel
Godsiff Bay / MataiBayMarlborough2013
Goldsborough / WaimeaLocalityWestland2013[151]
Great Barrier Island (Aotea Island)IslandNorth Auckland2013[152]
Great Mercury Island (Ahuahu)IslandCoromandel2013[153]
Green Point / PungawiriwiriPointNorthland2013[154]
Greenstone / PounamuLocalityWestland2013[155]
Halfmoon Bay / ObanLocalitySouthland2013
Hatu Patu / Wishing RockRockBay of Plenty2013[156]
Horuhoru Rock (Gannet Rock)RockNorth Auckland2013[157]
Island Bay / HuritiniBayNelson2013[158]
Kaikōura Island / Selwyn IslandIslandCoromandel2013[142]
Kaimanawa / Three KingsHillManawatū2013[142]
Kairara Rock / Dukes NoseRockNorthland2013
Kākāpōtahi River / Little Waitaha RiverStreamWestland2013
Karamea / Red IslandIslandHawkes Bay2013[142]
Karatia / Thoms LandingLocalityNorth Auckland2013
Kauaeparāoa Stream / Te Paki StreamStreamNorthland2013
Kohinga / Bonny MaryHillHawkes Bay2013
Kōkota / The SandspitPeninsulaNorthland2013
Komahunga Bay / Mona BayBayNorth Auckland2013
Kotanui Island / Frenchmans CapIslandNorth Auckland2013
Lake Brunner / MoanaLakeWestland1992[159]
Lake Forsyth / WairewaLakeCanterbury1995[160]
Lake Rotokākahi / Green LakeLakeBay of Plenty1982[161]
Lake Rotongata / Mirror LakeLakeBay of Plenty1988[162]
Lake Taupō / TaupōmoanaLakeBay of Plenty2013
Long Point / Taramahiti PointPointHawke's Bay2013
Flat Island / Motueka IslandIslandNorthland2021[163]
Lottin Point / WakatiriPointGisborne2013
Mahuki Island / Anvil IslandIslandCoromandel2013
Māhungarape Island / Round IslandIslandCoromandel2013
Mahurangi Island (Goat Island)IslandCoromandel2013[142]
Mahuraunui Stream / Stoney CreekStreamHawke's Bay2013
Makawhio River / Jacobs RiverStreamWestland2013
Mākiekie / Coal CreekStreamWellington2013
Man of War Passage / Governor PassChannelCoromandel2013
Man-o-War Bay / PāharakekeBayNelson2013
Martello Rock / RuakōuraIslandNorth Auckland2013
Matakana Point / Flax PointPointBay of Plenty2013
Mataora / Round RockIslandTaranaki2013
Matihe Point / Beacon PointPointBay of Plenty2013
Maumaupaki / Camels BackHillSouth Auckland2013
Maunganui Point / Separation PointPointNorth Auckland2013
Mayor Island / TūhuaIslandSouth Auckland2013
Milburns Pond / Victoria DamLakeOtago2013
Moeraki River / Blue RiverStreamWestland2013
Motu Wai Island / Red IslandIslandNorthland2013
Motueka Island (Pigeon Island)IslandCoromandel2013
Motuhaku Island / Schooner RocksIslandSouth Auckland2013
Motuhara (Bertier or the Forty Fours)IslandChatham Islands2013
Motukahaua Island (Happy Jack Island)IslandCoromandel2013
Motukakarikitahi Island (Rat island)IslandCoromandel2013
Motukaramarama Island (Bush Island)IslandCoromandel2013
Motukaramea Island / Kaikai IslandIslandCoromandel2013
Motukawaiti Island / Step IslandIslandNorthland2013
Motukēhua Island / Nops IslandIslandNorthland2013
Motukōrure Island / Centre IslandIslandCoromandel2013
Motumāhanga / SaddlebackIslandTaranaki2013
Motumorirau Island / Pauls IslandIslandCoromandel2013
Motungārara Island / Fishermans IslandIslandWellington2013
Motuokino Island / Shag RockIslandCoromandel2013
Motuopae Island / Peach IslandIslandBay of Plenty2013
Motuopuhi Island / Rat IslandIslandBay of Plenty2013
Motuoruhi Island (Goat Island)IslandCoromandel2013
Motuotamatea / Snapper RockIslandTaranaki2013
Motupapa Island / Cocked Hat IslandIslandNorthland2013
Motupohukuo Island (Turkey Island)IslandCoromandel2013
Motupotaka (Black Rocks)IslandCoromandel2013
Moturoa Island (Tower Rock)IslandCoromandel2013
Moturua Island (Rabbit Island)IslandCoromandel2013
Motutākupu Island / Gannet IslandIslandCoromandel2013
Motutara Island / Henry IslandIslandNorth Auckland2013
Motuwi Island (Double Island)IslandSouth Auckland2013
Motuwinukenuke Island / Square IslandIslandCoromandel2013
Mount Hicks / Saint Davids DomeHillWestland, Canterbury2013
Mount Humphries (Whakaihuwaka)HillTaranaki2013
Nelson Island / Peter IslandIslandNorth Auckland2013
Nelsons Monument / KaitaoreIslandNelson2013
Nga Puna a Tama / The Springs of TamaSpringWellington2013
Ngaawapurua / Harkness StreamStreamHawke's Bay2013
Ngamotukaraka Islands / Three Kings IslandsIslandCoromandel2013
Ngawaiawhitu / Poverty Creek StreamStreamHawkes Bay2013
Ngawhakatara / The LadyHillWaikato2013
North Cape / OtouPointNorthland2013
North West Bay / OiraBaySouth Auckland2013
Ōhinetamatea River / Saltwater CreekStreamWestland2013
Ōkiore Point / Rugged PointPointNorthland2013
Okokewa Island / Green IslandIslandAuckland2013
Oneura Bay / Red Cliff CoveBayAuckland2013
Ōrarapa Island / The HaystackIslandAuckland2013
Ōrere Point / RangipākihiPointAuckland2013
Ōtehe / Crayfish PointPointWaikato2013
Pakikauokiwi / Black RockRockNelson2013
Panetiki Island / The OutpostIslandNorth Auckland2013
Panoko Stream / Gold CreekStreamWellington2013
Papakōhatu Island / Crusoe IslandIslandNorth Auckland2013
Papatara Bay / Horseshoe BayBayAuckland2013
Paradise Bay / Oneura BayBayNorthland2013
Pararaki / Seagull RockIslandTaranaki2013
Park Point / Te RoreomaiaeaPointAuckland2013
Pātītī Island / Banded IslandIslandBay of Plenty2013
Pembles Island / TangaroaIslandAuckland2013
Point Ellis / Ōtara PointPointAuckland2013
Ponui Island / Chamberlins IslandIslandAuckland2013
Pukeatua Stream / Roaring MegStreamWellington2013
Pukekawa / Auckland DomainHillAuckland2022[164]
Quoin Island / Graves IslandIslandAuckland2013
Raglan Harbour (Whaingaroa)BayWaikato2013
Rakitu Island (Arid Island)IslandAuckland2013
Rangiahua Island (Flat Island)IslandCoromandel2013
Rangiora Bay / Maukins NookBayNorthland2013
Rarohara Bay / Ungunu BayBayAuckland2013
Red Mercury Island (Whakau)IslandCoromandel2013
Reef Point / KaiauaPointNelson2013
Reef Point / Tūkari PointPointNorth Auckland2013
Riamaki / Upper RuatitiLocalityWellington2013
Rileys Lookout / Panau IslandIslandMarlborough2013
Rocky Bay / Whakanewha BayBayAuckland2013
Rotowhero / Green LakeLakeBay of Plenty2013
Ruakikeno Point / TaurangaPointBay of Plenty2013
Ruatea / Paimai StreamStreamBay of Plenty2013
Shoe Island / MotuhoaIslandCoromandel2013
Slipper Island (Whakahau)IslandCoromandel2013
South East Bay / OpoBayBay of Plenty2013
Star Keys (Motuhope)IslandChatham Islands2013
Stephens Island / TakapourewaIslandNelson2013
Stewart Island / Tekuru KuruIslandNelson2013
Stony River (Hangatahua)StreamTaranaki2013
Tahoramaurea Island / Browns IslandIslandWellington2013
Taikorai / Twin RocksIslandHawke's Bay2013
Takahi Point / The HaystackPointNorthland2013
Tapuaetahi Bay / Boat HarbourBayCoromandel2013
Tarahiki Island / Shag IslandIslandAuckland2013
Taratara Point / Cake IslandPointAuckland2013
Taupō Bay / West BayBayNorth Auckland2013
Tāwakewake Island / The QueenIslandBay of Plenty2013
Te Ekeatekonganui / Reef PointPointNelson2013
Te Kaha Point / Mussel RocksPointSouth Auckland2013
Te Kauangaomanaia / The NarrowsChannelGisborne2013
Te Matuku Bay / McLeods BayBayAuckland2013
Te Muka / Stalactite FallsWaterfallHawke's Bay2013
Te Pirau Point / Jones HeadPointAuckland2013
Teacup Island / TūkoroIslandSouth Auckland2013
The Beef Barrels / KahikatoaRockNelson2013
The Haystack / MoturakaIslandMarlborough2013
The Pigeons / Piroque RocksIslandNorth Auckland2013
The Twins (Motumanga)IslandSouth Auckland2013
Thumb Point / Te Patu PointPointNorth Auckland2013
Tīheru Island / The DogIslandNorthland2013
Tokananohia Reef / True Love ReefReefNorthland2013
Tokomāpuna / Barrett ReefIslandTaranaki2013
Tokomāpuna Island / Aeroplane IslandIslandWellington2013
Torea Bay / Torea MouaBayMarlborough2013
Toroa Point / Gull PointPointNorth Auckland2013
Treble Tree Point / ŌtūhotoPointNelson2013
Trio Islands / Kuru PongiIslandNelson2013
Tutukākā Head / South GablePointNorth Auckland2013
Victory Island / MoutītīIslandNelson2013
Waikaranga / Seal RocksIslandTaranaki2013
Waipuna Caves / Moa bone caveCaveManawatū2013
Wairaomoana / Wairau ArmBayGisborne2013
Warea River (Teikaparua)StreamTaranaki2013
Wekarua Island / Sugar LoafIslandNorthland2013
Western Bay / ŌmapuBayBay of Plenty2013
Whakataratara / Māori ChiefPointBay of Plenty2013
Whanawhana / The FortHillHawke's Bay2013
Whāngioterangi / Echo LakeLakeBay of Plenty2013
Wharenoa / Cemetery IslandIslandNelson2013
Whareumu / Lion RockIslandTaranaki2013

See also

References