List of marae in Taranaki facts for kids
This page lists the many marae (pronounced mah-rye) found in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. A marae is a special gathering place for Māori people. It's a place where communities meet, celebrate, mourn, and discuss important matters.
In October 2020, the New Zealand Government helped out by giving over $7.4 million from a special fund called the Provincial Growth Fund. This money was used to improve 23 marae in Taranaki. The goal was also to create more than 300 jobs for people in the area.
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Marae in New Plymouth District
The New Plymouth District is home to several important marae. These gathering places help connect local Māori communities, known as iwi and hapū, to their history and traditions. Each marae has a unique story and serves its people in many ways.
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kairau | Te Hungaririki | Te Āti Awa (Pukerangiora) | Waitara |
| Katere Ki-Te-Moana Marae | Katere Ki-Te-Moana | Te Āti Awa (Ngāti Tāwhirikura) | Waiwhakaiho |
| Te Kohanga Moa | Matamua | Te Āti Awa (Pukerangiora) | Inglewood |
| Mangaemiemi / Otaraua | Te Ahi Kaa Roa | Te Āti Awa (Otaraua) | Tikorangi |
| Muru Raupatu | Muru Raupatu | Te Āti Awa (Puketapu) | Bell Block |
| Ōākura / Okorotua | Moana Kaurai | Taranaki (Ngāti Tairi) | Ōakura |
| Ōwae / Manukorihi | Te Ikaroa a Māui | Te Āti Awa (Manukorihi, Ngāti Rāhiri, Ngāti Te Whiti) | Waitara |
| Pukearuhe | Tama Ariki | Ngāti Tama | Mimi |
| Te Upoko o te Whenua | Ngārongo | Ngāti Maru | Ratapiko |
| Urenui Marae | Te Aroha, Mahi Tamariki | Ngāti Mutunga | Urenui |
Marae in Stratford District
The Stratford District also has its own significant marae. These places are vital for the local Māori communities, providing spaces for cultural events, education, and community support.
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whakaahurangi Marae | Te Whetū o Marama | Ngāti Ruanui (Ahitahi) | Stratford |
Marae in South Taranaki District
The South Taranaki District is home to the largest number of marae in the region. Each marae plays a key role in preserving the unique heritage and traditions of the different iwi and hapū groups in this area. They are central to the lives of many Māori families.
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aotearoa Marae | Ngākaunui | Ngāruahine (Ōkahu-Inuāwai) | Matapu |
| Ararātā | No wharenui | Ngāti Ruanui (Ngāti Hawe) | Rawhitiroa |
| Te Aroha o Tītokowaru | Te Aroha | Ngāruahine (Ngāti Manuhiakai) | Matapu |
| Te Ihupuku / Parehungahunga | Te Kawerau | Ngā Rauru Kītahi (Ngāti Hinewaiata) | Waitōtara |
| Kaipō / Wharetapapa | Tokanuhea III | Ngā Rauru Kītahi (Ngāti Hou Tipua) | Waitōtara |
| Kanihi / Māwhitiwhiti | Kanihi | Ngāruahine (Kanihi-Umutahi) | Matapu |
| Ketemarae Pā/ Ngārongo | Kumea Mai te Waka, Te Manawanui | Ngāti Ruanui (Araukūku) | Normanby |
| Manutahi Marae / Te Takere | Taumaha | Ngāti Ruanui (Ngāti Tākou) | Manutahi |
| Meremere Marae | Tataurangi | Ngāti Ruanui (Ngā Ariki, Ngāti Hine, Tūwhakaehu) | Ohangai |
| Mokoia Marae | Mokoia | Ngāti Ruanui (Ngā Ariki) | Mokoia |
| Ngātiki Pā | Maramaranui | Tangahoe (Hāmua, Ngāti Hawe, Hapotiki, Tupaea, Tanewai) | Hāwera |
| Ōeo | Tipua Horonuku, Tipua Hororangi | Ngāruahine (Ngāti Tamaahuroa me Tītahi) | Ōpunake |
| Ōrimupiko | Ōhinetuhirau | Taranaki (Ngāti Haumia, Ngāti Tamarongo, Ngāti Kahumate) | Ōpunake |
| Okare ki Uta | No wharenui | Ngāruahine (Ngāti Haua) | Manaia |
| Parāhuka Marae | Parāhuka | Taranaki (Te Niho o Te Atiawa) | Pungarehu |
| Parihaka Marae | Rangikapuia, Te Niho, Toroanui, Mahikuare | Taranaki (Ngāti Haupoto, Ngāti Moeahu) | Parihaka |
| Pariroa | Taiporohēnui | Ngāti Ruanui (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kōtuku, Ngāti Ringi, Ngāti Tūpito, Tuatahi) | Kakaramea |
| Te Rangatapu | Aorangi | Ngāruahine (Kanihi-Umutahi, Ōkahu-Inuāwai) | Hāwera |
| Te Pōtaka Marae | Te Pōtaka | Taranaki (Ngāti Haupoto, Ngāti Tara, Ngāti Tuhekerangi) | Oaonui |
| Pūniho / Tarawainuku | Kaimirumiru, Ko Pauna te Tipuna | Taranaki (Ngā Māhanga) | Warea |
| Taiporohēnui | Whareroa | Ngāti Ruanui (Hāmua, Hāpōtiki) | Hāwera |
| Takirau | Ko Te Marunga Nui o Pourua | Ngā Rauru Kītahi (Ngāti Pourua) | Waitōtara |
| Takitūtū Marae | Te Paepae o Te Raukura | Taranaki | Pungarehu |
| Tauranga Ika | Te Aputa ki Wairau | Ngā Rauru Kītahi (Ngāti Ruaiti) | Waitōtara |
| Tawhitinui Marae | Okare Tuatoru | Ngāruahine (Ngāti Haua) | Manaia |
| Waiokura | Paraukau Tukau | Ngāruahine (Ngāti Tū) | Manaia |
| Wai o Turi | Rangiharuru | Ngāti Ruanui (Rangitāwhi) | Patea |
| Waipapa / Moumahaki | Ngā Paiaka | Ngā Rauru Kītahi (Ngā Ariki) | Waitōtara |
| Te Wairoa-iti | Maruata | Ngā Rauru Kītahi (Ngāti Tai) | Waverley |
| Wharepuni | Tūpaia | Ngāti Ruanui (Ngāti Tānewai, Ngāti Tūpaea) | Hāwera |
| Whenuakura Pā | Matangirei | Ngāti Ruanui (Hine Waiata, Ngāti Hine) | Whenuakura |
See also
- Lists of marae in New Zealand
- List of marae in Manawatū-Whanganui
- List of schools in Taranaki
