List of marae in the Auckland Region facts for kids
A marae (pronounced mah-rye) is a very important meeting place for Māori people in New Zealand. It's like a community center and a sacred space all in one. Each marae has a special building called a wharenui (fah-reh-noo-ee), which is a beautifully carved meeting house. There's also an open area outside for gatherings and ceremonies.
This page lists the different marae you can find in the Auckland Region. These places are vital for Māori culture, history, and community life.
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Marae on Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island (also known as Aotea) is an island off the coast of Auckland. It has its own unique marae.
The table below shows the marae on Great Barrier Island. It lists the marae name, the name of its wharenui (meeting house), the iwi (larger tribe) and hapū (smaller family group) connected to it, and its exact location.
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and Hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawa Marae | Rehua | Ngāti Rehua, Ngātiwai (Ngāti Rēhua) | Great Barrier Island |
| Motairehe | Whakaruruhau | Ngātiwai ki Aotea, Ngātiwai | Great Barrier Island |
Marae in Rodney
The Rodney area is in the northern part of the Auckland Region. It has several important marae that serve the local Māori communities.
Here are the marae located in the Rodney area:
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and Hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Araparera / Te Aroha Pā | Kia Mahara | Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara (Ngāti Rāngo / Rongo), Ngāti Whātua | Glorit |
| Haranui / Otakanini | Ngā Tai i Turia ki te Maro | Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara (Ngāti Whātua Tūturu, Te Taoū), Ngāti Whātua | Parakai |
| Kakanui Marae | Te Kia Ora | Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara (Ngāti Rāngo / Rongo), Ngāti Whātua | Glorit |
| Ōmaha | Te Kiri | Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngātiwai (Ngāti Manuhiri) | Leigh |
| Ōruawharo | Rangimārie | Te Uri o Hau, Ngāti Whātua (Ngāti Mauku, Ngāti Tahuhu, Te Uri o Hau) | Wellsford |
| Puatahi | Te Manawanui | Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Rāngo / Rongo), Ngāti Whātua | Tauhoa |
| Reweti | Whiti te Rā | Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara (Te Taoū), Ngāti Whātua | Waimauku |
Marae in West Auckland
West Auckland is a large area with many suburbs. It is home to marae that serve both local and urban Māori communities.
Here are the marae found in West Auckland:
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and Hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoani Waititi Marae | Ngā Tūmanako | Urban Māori | Oratia |
| Te Henga Marae | No wharenui | Te Kawerau a Maki | Te Henga / Bethells Beach |
Marae in Central Auckland
Central Auckland is the main city area. It includes important marae that are central to the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei iwi.
This table lists the marae in Central Auckland:
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and Hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōrākei Marae | Tumutumuwhenua | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei (Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, Te Uri), Ngāti Whātua | Ōrākei |
| Mount Eden Prisons | Maungawhau | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei (Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, Te Uri), Ngāti Whātua | Auckland |
| Auckland Prison | Paremoremo | Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei (Ngā Oho, Te Taoū, Te Uri), Ngāti Whātua | Paremoremo |
Marae in Māngere
Māngere is a large suburb in South Auckland. It has several marae that are important for the Waikato Tainui iwi and other groups.
Here are the marae located in Māngere:
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and Hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makaurau | Tāmaki Makaurau | Waikato Tainui (Ngāti Paretaua, Te Ākitai, Ngāti Te Ata) | Māngere |
| Mātaatua Marae | Awanuiarangi | Ngāti Awa (Ngāti Awa ki Tāmaki Makaurau) | Māngere |
| Te Puea Memorial Marae | Te Puea | Waikato Tainui (Ngāti Kuiaarangi, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Tai, Ngāti Whāwhākia) | Māngere Bridge |
| Pūkaki | Te Kāhu Pokere o Tāmaki Mākaurau | Te Ākitai Waiohua (Ngāti Pare Waiohua), Waikato Tainui (Te Ākitai, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Paretaua) | Māngere |
Marae in Franklin
Franklin is the southernmost part of the Auckland Region. It has many marae that are important for the local iwi and hapū.
This table shows the marae in the Franklin area:
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and Hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngā Hau e Whā | Ngā Hau e Whā | Ngāti Tamaoho, Waikato Tainui (Ngāi Tai, Ngāti Tamaoho) | Pukekohe |
| Reretēwhioi | Arohanui | Waikato Tainui (Te Ākitai, Ngāti Paretaua, Ngāti Te Ata) | Waiuku |
| Tāhuna | Teuwira | Ngāti Te Ata, Waikato Tainui (Ngāti Paretaua, Ngāti Te Ata, Te Ākitai) | Waiuku |
| Whātāpaka | Tamaoho | Ngāti Tamaoho, Waikato Tainui (Ngāti Koheriki, Ngāi Tai, Ngāti Tamaoho) | Karaka |
| Umupuia | Ngeungeu | Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Waikato Tainui (Ngāti Koheriki, Ngāi Tai) | Clevedon |
See also
- Lists of marae in New Zealand
- Tāmaki Māori
