Te Taiwhenua o Tamatea is a significant place in the cultural and historical heritage of Ngāti Kahungunu. Tamatea Taiwhenua is looking at holding major activities to promote and inspire marae/hapū participation and ongoing opportunities for whanaungatanga. The Taiwhenua works on community engagement, building whānau relationships and instilling pride.

 

Governance Board: (January 2019)

• Chairperson Roger Maaka

• Deputy Chairperson Jenny Nelson-Smith

• Te Whatuiāpiti Marae George Tito

• Pukehou Marae Mike Ataera

• Mataweka Marae Kohine Thompson and Rawiri Barlow-Johnson (Alternate)

• Tapāiru Marae Bronson Smith Pekepo

• Pourerere Marae Grant Smith

• Te Rongo-a-Tahu Marae John Barry Heperi-Smith

• Rakautatahi Marae Makere Nepe Apatu-Thorstensen

• Rongomaraeroa Marae Ahuriri Houkamau 

• Waipukurau Community Marae John Nepe Apatu and Brian Gregory (Alternate)

   

• Administrator Marge Hape

Marae Map (click here)