Category: Marae

Ngāi Tahu, or Kāi Tahu, is the principal Māori iwi of the southern region of New Zealand. Its takiwā is the largest in New Zealand,

The takiwā centres on Arowhenua and extends from Rakaia to Waitaki, sharing interests with Ngāi Tūāhuriri ki Kaiapoi between Hakatere and Rakaia, and thence inland

The takiwā centres on the Hokonui region and includes a shared interest in the lakes and mountains between Whakatipu-Waitai and Tawhitarere with other Murihiku Rūnanga

The takiwā centres on Karitane and extends from Waihemo to Purehurehu and includes an interest in Ōtepoti and the greater harbour of Ōtakou. The takiwā

The takiwā extends from Te Parinui o Whiti to the Hurunui River and inland to the Main Divide. Pepeha Waka: Araiteuru, Tākitimu, Uruao Maunga: Tapuae-o-Uenuku

The takiwā centres on Koukourarata and extends from Pohatu Pā to the shores of Te Waihora including Te Kaituna. Pepeha Waka: Makawhiu, Uruao, Tākitimu Moana:

The takiwā is centred at Makaawhio and extends from the south bank of the Pouerua River to Piopiotahi and inland to the Main Divide together

Mangamaunu marae is north of Kaikōura township on the coast south of Mangamaunu itself. The primary hapu for this marae are Ngāti Kuri and Te Rūnanga

The takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki centres on Moeraki and extends from Waitaki to Waihemo and inland to the Main Divide. Pepeha Waka: Uruao Tipuna:

The takiwā centres on Ōnuku and the hills and coasts of Akaroa to the adjoining takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata and Wairewa Rūnanga. Pepeha