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Ōwae Whaitara (Manukorihi Pā)

Ōwae Whaitara marae (also known as Manukorihi Pā) is located in Waitara. Its principal supporting hapū are Ngāti Uenuku & Ngāti Kura. Kai Tangata, Pukerangiora, Puketapu, Otaraua, Ngāti Te Whiti & Ngāti Rāhiri are all hapū of Te Ati Awa Kāhui who all still strongly support Owaewhaitara marae - Manukorihi Pa.

The eldest whare on site was opened in 1887 and named Te Whaitaranui-a-Ngārue. The wharekai, opened in 1921, is named Tamawahine. The overflow whare, opened in 1932, is named Tamatāne. The whare whakairo, opened in 1936, Te Ikaroa-a-Māui.

Te Tai Hauāuru highlighted on a map of Aotearoa

Address

10 North Street - Richmond Street Waitara Taranaki 4320

Contact Type

General

Name

Ōwae Whaitara (Manukorihi Pā)

Key information

Rōhe
Te Tai Hauāuru
Community Trust
TSB Community Trust
Wharekai
Ko Tamawahine
Whare
Te Ikaroa a Māui

Other marae in the rohe