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Part 1General matters and key provisions relating to New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa
New Zealand Geographic Board: its jurisdiction, powers, functions, and duties: Duties of Board

12Duties of Board

  1. The Board must—

  2. administer the Gazetteer as provided for by section 13; and
    1. in consultation with the Minister of Conservation, develop rules, standards, or guidelines for naming Crown protected areas; and
      1. make inquiries and recommendations on any matters referred to it by the Minister; and
        1. carry out any other functions or duties given to it or required by or under this Act or other enactment.

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