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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 Ngātiwai 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.
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"Join us for a truly cultural experience on Aotea"
INDIGENOUS DARK SKIES
Ngā Whetū o Aotea
Stars of Aotea
INDIGENOUS DARK SKIES
Ngā Whetū o Aotea
Stars of Aotea
MOTAIREHE PROUDLY PRESENTS..
Ngā Whetū o Aotea
2023 There is only one place on Aotea where you have the opportunity of being welcomed onto a traditional Marae, receive a pōwhiri (official Maori welcome) share a hāngi meal and climb a hill to stargaze over the ocean. All the community are welcome to come and share food, stories and stargaze, stay overnight if you choose, get up and stargaze again. Then join the community for breakfast while you warm up by a fire and share the warmth of some great company and wonderful food.
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MOTAIREHE MARAE
Marae Team
Lynette Lyttle
Motairehe Marae Coordinator 
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UP COMING
Projects
The Marae
*Urupa Cleanup Needed * Upgrade of Car Park Ngati Rehua - Ngatiwai
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