Paruaharanui Marae - Te Rapaki A Tumatahi
Nau mai ki Paruaharanui – Te Rapaki Tumatahi Marae!
At Paruaharanui, manaakitanga flows naturally through every welcome, tikanga guides our way, and whanaungatanga brings us together. It is a place where where cultural practices ground us, and where whanaungatanga lasts a lifetime.
“He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.”
We are dedicated to providing access for all, so before proceeding with a booking request, please take a moment to review our complete hire rates by clicking on the link below.
Nga mihi maioha kia koe kua whakapā mai ki a mātou ngā uri ā Tumatahi.
Ko Matawhaura te Maunga tapu
Ko Ohau Taupiri te puke korero.
Ko te Roto-whāiti-i-kite-ai-ē-Ihenga te moana
Ko Te Ohautanga o Pōtakatawhiti te awa e rere nei
Ko te Rāpaki a Tumatahi te whenua tipu
Ko Paruaharanui te tupuna whare
Ko Waiwaha te whare manaaki
Ko Ngati Parua te hapū
Ko Ngati Pikiao te Iwi
Ko Tumatahi te tangata
Paruaharanui is more than a place to stay. At the heart of our marae is manaakitanga: the care, respect, and aroha that is naturally extended to all who come to our marae. When you stay with us, you are welcomed onto a place that upholds tikanga Māori, supports cultural kaupapa, and nurtures whanaungatanga. Whether you are seeking to reconnect with your whakapapa, strengthen your reo and tikanga, or simply find a safe and supportive environment our marae offers a unique place of belonging, reflection, and growth.
Nga mihi nui!