The young pigeon hatched in December, and is definitely a male. He is fledged but can't yet fly long distances.
"We thought it would be a fun thing to do, to get someone to name him," Mrs Johnston said.
The pigeons live in a loft in the Waimarie centre.
Mrs Johnston said Waimarie staff would prefer a name that reflects one of the following: the Waimarie Paddle Steamer, the Hatrick family, or Whanganui and its riverboats' history - although they'd consider something completely different.
Please bring or post your suggestion to Nicki Higgie, Waimarie Centre, 1a Taupo Quay, Whanganui 4500, or email it to promotions@waimarie.co.nz
The winner will receive a reproduction of a map of the Whanganui River from 1903, and a book, Paddle Steamer Waimarie 1899-2000.