Hoani Waititi Marae Trust- Hui Whānau
Hoani Waititi Marae Trust Hui Whānau Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā… Whītikihia te taura here tē motukia, tē wetekia Whītikihia kia whakamaua kia tina,
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 Iwi, originating from Kuaetangohia.
His legacy of service to the Māori people is honored through the activities and practices that are carried out on this Marae. Te Kōhanga reo is the language nest of the people, the establishment of the first Kura Kaupapa Māori in the country entrenches the womb to tomb concept and the journey of our mokopuna in a holistic māori world view.
The Marae has a number of Kapa Haka groups ranging from adults to tamariki. Te Whare Tū Tauā o Aotearoa is the art of war and māori weaponry was also established here.
The Marae hosts a range of cultural and social services that supports the local community and is a bastion for Māori culture nationally and internationally.
Te pā tuwatawata i whakaarahia i roto i ngā tūmanako o rātou mā. The origin story of Hoani Waititi Marae as told by Papa Tā Pita Sharples, those who contributed and the children who helped to establish the Marae of Hoani Waititi Marae.
Meet the legendary carvers of the whare and the family of Hoani Waititi whom the marae is named after. A story told through the eyes of those who grew up on the Marae and continue to uphold its purpose and vision.
Keep up to date with events at Hoani Waititi Marae
Hoani Waititi Marae Trust Hui Whānau Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā… Whītikihia te taura here tē motukia, tē wetekia Whītikihia kia whakamaua kia tina,
Tēnā koutou e ngā huia kaimanawa ō tō tātou marae, tuatahi me mihi ka tika ki tō tātou Mātua Nui i Te Rangi nāna nei
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 utilised by a variety of groups and people"
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