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Matahiwi (Ohotu)

Matahiwi marae (also known as Ohotu) is located in Matahiwi, on the banks of the Whanganui River. Its principal hapū is Ngāti Tānewai and Ngāti Aokehu of the iwi Ngāti Poutama Nui a Awa.

The wharenui is named Tānewai and the wharekai is Ohotu. The marae connects ancestrally to the waka Aotea, the maunga Ohotu and Hikurangi and the awa Whanganui.

Te Tai Hauāuru highlighted on a map of Aotearoa

Address

3931 Whanganui River Rd Matahiwi Manawatu-Wanganui 4576

Key information

Rōhe
Te Tai Hauāuru
Community Trust
Whanganui Community Foundation
Awa
Whanganui
Maunga
Hikurangi, Ohotu
Wharekai
Ohotu
Whare
Tānewai

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