Our Facilities

Te Aitarakihi Marae-ā-Iwi

Celebrating Community
and Culture at
Te Aitarakihi

Te Aitarakihi offers a range of facilities that provide spaces for cultural, community, and social events. Our versatile spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate diverse activities while reflecting the rich heritage of Aotearoa.

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Wharenui

The Wharenui is the heart of our community, servicing as a traditional meeting house that celebrates Māori culture and history. It is our sacred space for gatherings, ceremonies and storytelling fostering a strong connection to our whakapapa and tikanga.

Wharekai

Is a welcoming space for shared meals and communal celebrations. Perfect for hosting events, it provides seating and tables for up to 90 people and connects with our kitchen facilities to ensure smooth kai service during gatherings.

Kitchen Facilities

Our kitchen facilities are well equipped to cater to a variety of needs, from small whānau gatherings to larger events.

Hāngī Pit

Our hāngī pit offers a traditional cooking method that embodies the spirit of Māori manakitanga and tikanga. This earth oven is used cook kai in a way that preserves flavour making it a popular option at events and celebrations. Option of wood or gas fired hāngi. If you would like to know more, please contact us via the booking enquiry above.

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