Three offensive place names in New Zealand could be taken off maps if the public backs a proposal being considered by the New Zealand Geographic Board.

Interactive NZ map shows how many Maori place names there are - or could be.

The Magnificently Rude Map of World Place Names, made by mapmakers Strumpshaw, Tincleton & Giggleswick (there's rudeness in that name, somehow) aims to group all of these together in one place.

A new interactive map created by a Mi'kmaq rights advocacy group is highlighting the continued presence of Indigenous people in New Brunswick and their original names for important locations.

Māori Place Names: Their meanings and origins A.W. Reed Revised by Peter Dowling Fully updated edition of classic place names guide publishing in Māori Language Week The approach of Māori ...

This 85-character marvel isn’t just the longest place name in the world—it’s a cultural gem, a linguistic workout, and a surefire way to leave anyone scratching their heads.

How to say: New Zealand place names 13:27 UK time, Friday, 21 October 2011 An occasional guide to the words and names in the news from Jo Kim of the BBC Pronunciation Unit.

Three "derogatory" place names in New Zealand, all featuring a racially offensive word, could be replaced under government proposals.