About the Taiwhenua:

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.

 

The Governance Board: (As of 7 February 2026)

• Chairperson:  Tracey Snee-Ngarotata

• Te Whatuiāpiti Marae:  Brenda Bishara

• Pukehou Marae:  Kahuirangi Graham-Tauri

• Mataweka Marae:  Kohine Thompson

• Tapāiru Marae:  Cath Pekepo

• Pourerere Marae:  Henare Kani

• Te Rongo-a-Tahu Marae:  Hirani Maaka

• Rakautatai Marae: Amiria Nepe Apatu

• Rongomaraeroa Marae:  Anthony Tipene-Matua (NKII Board Member) 

• Waipukurau Marae:  John Te Amo

 

Office Management 

• Office Administrator - Marge Hape

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Contact Information

• Physical Address: 1A Kitchener Street, Waipukurau

• Postal Address: 1A Kitchener Street, Waipukurau 4200

• Phone: 06 858 7206

• Email Address: margeh@tamatea.org 

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