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Description
One of two islands commonly known as the 'Outer Gilbert Islands' south of Breaksea Island, Fiordland.; Named in association with the adjacent CPA Hāwea Conservation Park, River, Lake, Locality and Flat. Proposed by the Board in 2009. Hāwea is derived from the tupuna Hāwea-i-te-raki, whose name was applied by his descendants to the Waitaha hapu of Ngāti Hāwea. Waitaha are part of the Ngāi Tahu whanui. Spelling alteration from Hawea Island (macron added to an official name) and replaces previous New Zealand Gazette, 24 September 1987, No. 163, page 4458.