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Motairehe Marae is located in Katherine Bay, on the northwestern coast of Aotea (Great Barrier Island). The whare was opened in 1983. A special Tribute to our uncle Peter Davies our chief of Motairehe, without him in charge of this development we would not have it - Moe mai ra. We call ourselves the hapu of Ngāti Wai ki Aotea, we are the direct descendants of Manaia the Iwi of Ngatiwai.
The wharenui is named Whakaruruhau, a place of shelter and was named by Aunty Whetu Mcgregor. The Wharenui is adjoined by our wharekai and the associated kaumatua building which is called the Kowhai room. This building is currently being transformed into a commercial unit for Stars of Aotea, as well as a Kaumatua room.
The Motairehe Marae is a place where Maori customs and traditions are explored and can be challenged and debated. Significant rituals and formalities such as welcoming visitors, meeting inter-tribal obligations, or fare welling those who have passed on, can be performed. The Marae is wahi tapu "sacred place" which carries great cultural meaning.
The wharenui is named Whakaruruhau, a place of shelter and was named by Aunty Whetu Mcgregor. The Wharenui is adjoined by our wharekai and the associated kaumatua building which is called the Kowhai room. This building is currently being transformed into a commercial unit for Stars of Aotea, as well as a Kaumatua room.
The Motairehe Marae is a place where Maori customs and traditions are explored and can be challenged and debated. Significant rituals and formalities such as welcoming visitors, meeting inter-tribal obligations, or fare welling those who have passed on, can be performed. The Marae is wahi tapu "sacred place" which carries great cultural meaning.
Great Barrier enviromental trust
http://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/activity/great-barrier-island-environmental-trust/ 
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MOTAIREHE PROUDLY PRESENTS..
Stars of Aotea- Dark Skies
Economic development project - Opening 8th June 2019.
In May 2017, Aotea Great Barrier Island was granted International Dark Sky Sanctuary status. This means our night sky can be protected and conserved for future generations, as well as enhancing our islands reputation as a very special place. You will undertake a guided tour of discovery through the lands of the Motairehe Marae, see the heavens through the eyes of Maori. Share in our traditions of welcome and celebrations. A guided daytime bush walk is also available. Visit our website stars of aotea for more information. |
MOTAIREHE MARAE
Meet the team
Cara Fraider
- secratery |
UP COMING
Projects
The Marae up-keep * Development of stars of Aotea * Soft income streams * Selling Whanu products online from Marae and selling to tour groups * Upgrade of car park * Upgrade of Urupa - Motairehe Marae
* communication portfolio Ngati Rehu-Ngatiwai
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