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This is a list of marae (Māori meeting grounds) in the Waikato region of New Zealand. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In October 2020, the Government committed $13,896,659 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade 53 marae in the region, with the intention of creating 363 jobs.
The Kauhanganui remains in existence today, and currently serves as the governing council of the modern Waikato Tainui tribal government. [5] It is headed by 204 tribal members; 3 members from each of the 68 marae. The marae are spread over a large area from Te Kūiti and Cambridge in the south to Auckland in the north.
There are four marae in and around the Huntly township affiliated with the iwi: Kaitumutumu marae and Ruateateam wharenui on Ohaki Road; Te Ōhākī marae and Te Ōhākī a Te Puea wharenui on Te Ōhakī Road in Te Ōhakī; Te Kauri marae and Karaka wharenui on Hetherington Road; Waahi marae and Tāne i te Pupuke wharenui on Harris Road [3]
Waotu or Te Waotu is a rural community in the South Waikato District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. [1] The area includes a landscape of rolling dairy farms on the site of a former ancient forest. [2] Some native bush remains, including the first privately natural feature in New Zealand protected by covenant. [3]
Taniwha Marae. Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Naho and Ngāti Pou are associated with marae in the area. [9] [non-tertiary source needed]There are two marae in the area, affiliated with the Waikato Tainui hapū of Ngāti Tai, Ngāti Kuiaarangi, Ngāti Mahuta and Ngāti Whāwhākia: the Ōkarea Marae and Pokaiwhenua meeting house, and the Taniwha Marae and Me Whakatupu ki te Hua o te Rengarenga meeting house.
The local Tauhei Marae and its Māramatutahi meeting ground are a traditional meeting place of the Waikato Tainui hapū of Ngāti Makirangi and Ngāti Wairere. [ 29 ] [ 30 ] In October 2020, the Government committed $95,664 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the Tauhei Marae, creating an estimated 7 jobs.
This is a list of marae (Māori meeting grounds) in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In October 2020, the Government committed $29,614,993 through the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade 77 marae in the region, with the intention of creating 648 jobs.
A marae at Kaitotehe, near Taupiri mountain, Waikato district, 1844. It was associated with Pōtatau Te Wherowhero, a chief who became the first Māori king. The Māori people and Moriori people have 773 [1] tribal marae (meeting grounds) around New Zealand.