The 'h' debate is spreading to Auckland.

Western Bay community board chairman Bruce Kilmister is keen to change the spelling Wanganui Ave in Herne Bay. He says a poll of residents would be a good start.

Mr Kilmister says if the street has been incorrectly named for the last one hundred years, now is the time to put it right.

Auckland City mayor John Banks says he has not considered a change of spelling for Wanganui Ave but supports the poll idea.