Ōrākei Marae

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  • Ōrākei Marae

    Ko Tumutumuwhenua te whare Tupuna, Ko Te Puru o Tāmaki te whare kai, Ko Ōrākei te marae.

    Ōrākei Marae is a living breathing part of the Ngāti Whātua people. Located above Ōkahu Bay on the shores of the Waitematā Harbour, Ōrākei Marae is just a 10-minute drive from downtown Tāmaki Makaurau. Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), where the Marae is based, is steeped in rich culture and history, boasting in spectacular views of the Waitematā Harbour and Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri.

    Tumutumuwhenua, the ancestor the house represents, has connections to all the major tribes throughout Aotearoa.

Upon entering you will be surrounded by carved representations of the many tribal ancestors throughout the land. Your senses will be greeted with a myriad of experiences and you will be transformed from a visiting guest to one of the home people during the pōwhiri, the sacred welcoming ceremony. Ōrākei Marae teaches Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei values to all who attend. The Marae ātea (courtyard out front of main house) is the domain of Tūmatauenga, our space for conflict resolution. Inside the main house, this is the domain of Rongo, for peaceful discussion. The gardens and natural bush become a haven for nurturing the earth and our 3 fully equipped kitchens will ensure every visitor has a full stomach and another story to share on their return home.

Ōrākei Marae Hītori

Marae Management

Management and Administration Team

  • Ngahuia Hawke

    Accounts Administrator

  • Katarina Witika

    Wharekai Lead

  • Joanne Maihi

    Cleaning Lead

  • Merania Makoare-Kerehoma

    Kaitohutohu Matua - Marae Administrator

  • Kartel Harriman

    Kaipōwhiri Tari - Office Reception

  • Fred Povey

    Property Development and Maintenance Lead

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