Place Name Origins in New Zealand
New Zealand place names derive mostly from Maori and from British sources. Maoris named most of New Zealand's natural features. When Europeans began arriving in New Zealand from the 17th century they gave their own names to many geographical features and settlements, often after places in Britain or important settlers or famous British people. Recently there has been a movement to revive some Maori names.
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