(1)  The Minister, at the request of a council and by order, may –

(a) create a town and establish its boundaries; and

(b) abolish a town; and

(c) adjust the boundaries of a town.

(2)  The Minister, at the request of a council and on the recommendation of the Place Names Advisory Panel established by the Place Names Act 2020 and by order, may –

(a) assign a name to a town; or

(b) alter the name of a town.