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haere mai ki
Te Aitarakihi

Welcome to
Te Aitarakihi

We are the home for the Māori Mātawaka community in South Canterbury. As the governing body for the Te Aitarakihi Marae-a-Iwi Multicultural Centre, The Te Aitarakihi Society Incorporated are dedicated to upholding Maori values and protocols, promoting understanding and breaking down social barriers.

Our Centre operates through a Maori lens, aiming to uplift, advocate, and create a greater understanding of te ao Maori within our community. We believe in fostering education and exposure in a safe environment for both our whanau and the wider community.

About us

A gathering place
for everyone in
the community

Te Aitarakihi Marae-a-Iwi stands as a beacon of unity and cooperation, continuing its mission to build bridges between cultures and create a more inclusive society for all who call the Timaru District South Canterbury home.

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Our Mission
Ko Te Aitarakihi he whare mō mātāwaka, e tiaki ana ngā kākano, ā, ka tauawhi hoki ngā ahurea i roto i te ao Māori.
Te Aitarakihi is a home for mātāwaka that nurtures future generations and embraces all cultures within the realms of te ao Māori.

Our Philosophy
Whakapakari me hāpai i te reo, ngā tikanga, ngā kaupapa me ngā mātauranga Māori.
To preserve, promote, encourage and support Māori language, culture, history and traditions.

Our Vision
Ko Te Aitarakihi te taurahere o ngā iwi katoa, ki te hāpai, ki te whakatairanga, ki te tautoko hoki mai i te ao Māori, i raro i te korowai o te manaakitanga me te arohanui.
Te Aitarakihi will be the rope that binds all peoples, to uplift, promote and advocate within te ao Māori, under the korowai of kindness, support and love.

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