Te Arawa

Member since July 14, 2025

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Area / Rohe: Bay of Plenty

The Te Arawa people of the Bay of Plenty trace their lineage back to the celestial being Pūhaorangi, who descended from the heavens to be with Te Kuraimonoa, resulting in the birth of the esteemed ancestor Ohomairangi. Their traditional lands, centered around the Rotorua lakes, are home to tribes like Ngāti Pikiao, Tūhourangi, and Ngāti Whakaue. According to Te Arawa lore, Tamatekapua journeyed to New Zealand from Hawaiki in the double-hulled canoe Te Arawa, named after a shark’s intervention. Upon settling in Maketū, the rōpu ventured to the geothermally rich Rotorua lakes, engaging in alliances and marriages to resolve intertribal conflicts. Despite facing adversities like attacks from Ngāpuhi and tribal strife, the Te Arawa people played a pivotal role in developing tourism in the region, captivating visitors with the picturesque scenery and geothermal wonders. Post-World War II, many Te Arawa members sought urban job opportunities, shaping the tribe’s present demographic of over 51,000 individuals.

Listings by Te Arawa

Paruaharanui Marae - Te Rapaki A Tumatahi

1435 Hamurana Road, Mourea, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand

Added on March 9, 2026

Wharekai-seating: 200

Ratonga kai-catering: Pātai

Moe-sleep: 40

Ipurangi-internet/WIFI: Ae

Tarimano Marae

62 Gloucester Road Ngongotahā Rotorua 3072

Added on November 15, 2024

Wharekai-seating: 250

Ratonga kai-catering: Pātai

Moe-sleep: 50

Ipurangi-internet/WIFI: Ae

Koutu Marae

38 Koutu Road, Koutu Road Rotorua

Added on July 30, 2025

Wharekai-seating: 250

Ratonga kai-catering: Kao

Moe-sleep: 50

Ipurangi-internet/WIFI: Ae

Tapuaekura Marae

110 Curtis Road, Tikitere, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand

Added on July 3, 2026

Wharekai-seating: 160

Ratonga kai-catering: Kao

Moe-sleep: 65

Ruma Hui-conference: Kao

Ipurangi-internet/WIFI: Ae

Moko Marae

1332 Te Puke Highway, Te Puke, New Zealand

Added on April 24, 2025

Wharekai-seating: 200

Ratonga kai-catering: Ae

Moe-sleep: 50

Ipurangi-internet/WIFI: Ae

Owhata Marae

Hinemoa Point Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Added on February 9, 2026

Wharekai-seating: 200

Ratonga kai-catering: Pātai

Moe-sleep: 60

Ipurangi-internet/WIFI: Ae

Ruamata Marae

1005 Te Ngae Road, Tikitere, Rotorua, New Zealand

Added on September 25, 2025

Wharekai-seating: 250

Ratonga kai-catering: Pātai

Moe-sleep: 65

Ipurangi-internet/WIFI: Ae