Hoani Waititi Marae was opened on

April 19 1980, its purpose is to provide a centre for Māori, language, culture and practice.

A place of learning that provides a Māori perspective on the world. Hoani Waititi Marae is named after Hoani Retimana Waititi, a descendant of Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Kauaetangohia. His legacy is honoured through the formation of a Kōhanga reo, Kura Kaupapa Maori and Whare Kura houses, Kapa Haka groups, Te Whare Tū Tauā o Aotearoa houses of Maori lore. The Marae complex itself is the result of goodwill by the community of west Auckland, schools and iwi from around the country and the world.

 

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News and Marae Updates

Keep up to date with events at Hoani Waititi Marae

Marae Pānui

Driver Licensing Postponed.

17 February 2021
Due to Level 2 social distancing restrictions, the Driver Licensing wānanga postponed till further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience. We will keep you updated with any changes as they occur. So just to reiterate the Driver licensing wānanga is postponed not cancelled. Tēnā koutou.

Tāmaki Makaurau Level 2

Ngā mihi e te whānau, here is the latest announcement Alert Levels update From midnight Wednesday 17 February, Auckland will move to Level 2 From midnight Wednesday 17 February, the rest of New Zealand will move to Level 1 The Alert Status will be reviewed on Monday 22 February. The Marae will be operating according to the level 2 guidelines. For more information about Alert Levels, see the Unite Against COVID-19 website https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-2/... Regardless of where you are in the motu, kia mau ki ā tātou tikanga hauora, remember our tikanga hauora to keep our whānau safe: 1.If you are māuiui, stay at home. 2.Call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or your GP if you think you need a test. 3.Keep track of where you’ve been – scan QR codes using the NZ COVID Tracer app and enable Bluetooth tracing on your device. If you can’t use the app, download or request a COVID Tracer booklet, or keep a calendar or diary. 4.Wash your hands regularly, cough and sneeze into your elbow. 5.Regularly clean high touch surfaces. 6.Most importantly, be kind to one another and stay safe. 0800 WAITITI or 0800 9248484 Kia haumaru kia ora!

Hoani Waititi Marae Pānui-24 December 24 2020 Click here.

Hoani Waititi Marae also provides these Marae Based

Programmes and Social Services

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Marae Experience

Hoani Waititi is an urban Marae which offers your school or group the opportunity to experience the Maori culture through partaking in traditional Maori story telling, cultural workshops, games, and experiences on the Marae.

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Tikanga Māori

Tikanga Maori programmes use Maori philosophy, values, knowledge and practice to help Taane or Wahine increase their understanding of their Maori identity. We teach them values and improve their self-esteem and confidence.

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Te Whare Tu Taua o Aotearoa

Founding base for Te Whare Tu Taua National School for Ancient Maori Weaponry. We provides a comprehensive course in the use of Maori weapons, Maori language, Maori history, Maori traditions, Maori customs, fitness and leadership.

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Whānau Ora

Whānau Ora puts whānau and families in control of the services they need, to work together, build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations. It recognises the collective strength and capability of whānau to achieve better outcomes.

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Patua Te Ngangara

Patua Te Ngangara has been a programme operating out of Hoani Waititi Marae for the past 10 years. It focuses at the impacts of methamphetamine amongst Māori and whānau. Our programme is to help educate people

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Te Whānau Awhina

Te Whanau Awhina is a restorative justice programme, which has its origins in traditional Maori society. Te Whanau Awhina is the oldest restorative justice program in the country and its origins are linked back to the early 1970’s.

"Hoani Waititi Marae is the hub of Māori culture in West Auckland

Hoani Waititi Marae is utilised by a variety of groups and people"