Hapū from the four Iwi affiliated with Wakatū Incorporation - Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama and Te Ātiawa - are connected to five Marae in Te Tau Ihu (the Top of the South Island).

Whakatū Marae

Whakatū Marae with its large whare kai (dining hall) and wharenui (meeting hall) is the focal point for Nelson’s Māori community. It is the southernmost Marae associated with the Kingitanga movement and the kawa (protocol) is Tainui. All four Iwi (tribes) affiliated to Wakatū are connected to this Marae, as are Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Ngāti Kuia.

99 Atawhai Drive Nelson
Telephone (03) 546 9097
Email: kaiawhina@whakatumarae.co.nz
Whakatu Marae website

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Te Āwhina Marae

Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka was established on an old pā site (traditional village) that dates back to pre-European settlement. The tāngata whenua (people of the land) in Motueka are Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Rārua are all descendants of Wakatū original owners.

The first modern building on the site was Te Ahurewa Church, built in 1897.

133 Pah Street, Motueka 
Telephone (03) 528 6061
Email: info@tam.org.nz
Te Awhina Marae website

 

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Onetāhua Kōkiri Marae

Onetāhua Kōkiri Marae is a small Marae based in Pōhara, Golden Bay. It is named after the significant local landmark Farewell Spit (Onetāhua). It is the home Marae for three local Iwi: Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama and Te Ātiawa, but it operates as a multi-Iwi Marae involving the whole community. 

The wharenui (meeting house) was opened in January 2001 and is named ‘Te Ao Mārama’.

Pohara Valley Rd, PO Box 113, Takaka
Telephone (03) 525 9484
Email: paddyr@xtra.co.nz

 

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Wairau Pā

Wairau Pā has been a central site for Ngāti Rārua people in Marlborough for centuries. The Marae comprises historical buildings important to the community and has serviced the people of Ngāti Rārua, Rangitāne ki Wairau and Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

Wairau Bar Road, Springcreek, Blenheim. 
Telephone 03 570 5629 or 03 577 8468
Email: molly@ngatirarua.co.nz

 

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Parerārua Centre

The Parerārua Centre is located just down the road from Wairau Pā. In addition to being a church, it is an important cultural site for the Ngāti Rārua families of the area.

Wairau Bar Road, Springcreek, Blenheim
Telephone 03 577 8468
Email: molly@ngatirarua.co.nz