Our Purpose
Nau mai, haere mai ki te paetukutuku mana o Te Ore Ore Marae.
This website is a space for whānau, hapū, and visitors to stay informed about upcoming events, kaupapa, and booking availability, while remaining connected to our marae.
Located in Whakaoriori, Wairarapa, Aotearoa, Te Ore Ore Marae is the heart of our community. It is a sacred space where we gather for tangihanga, celebrations, and cultural learning, nurturing connection and preserving our heritage for future generations.
TE ORE ORE MARAE
Commencing at the Mataikona Block, the boundary follows the Aohanga River inland to the Waingongoro Stream, then continues north to the Makatote Stream and along to the Mataikona River, reaching the Pakowhai River. From there, it proceeds north along the Puketoi Ranges to Mangatainoka, before heading south to Eketāhuna.
From this point, the boundary moves west to Pukemoremore, then continues south along the Tararua Ranges to Mount Alpha. It then turns east towards, and follows, the Waiohine River, before heading north along the Taratahi/Hikawera Block to the Waingawa River.
The line then proceeds south to the Taueru Junction, continues east across the Maungaraki Ranges to Kaiwhata, and follows the coast north back to Aohanga.
- Trustee: Huria Robens
- Contact: huria@kkwtnr.org.nz
Ngati Kahungunu Ki wairarapa Tamaki Nui-a-Rua Trust.
Have you registered?
Everyone who whakapapa to Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-A-Rua can register.
- If you have registered with other iwi, you can still register with Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua if you whakapapa to one or more of our iwi and hapū
- Parents or guardians can register their children who are under 18 years old and have whakapapa to Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua
- If you want to know more about your Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua whakapapa, please contact us on 0800 559 867 or administration@kkwtnr.org.nz -They can help.
- They will notify you in writing when you have been added to the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua member register. If your application for registration is declined, they will write to you setting out the reasons for the decision.
Events & Activities
Stay connected and informed about upcoming events, cultural workshops, and community activities happening at the marae throughout the year.
The 100 Club
Discover how 100 whānau are coming together to uplift our marae. Learn more about this kaupapa and how your monthly contribution helps support the ongoing development and care of Te Ore Ore Marae and Ahipānipani.
Our history
Te Ore Ore Marae, located in Whakaoriori (Masterton) in the Wairarapa, is a significant cultural and spiritual centre for Rangitāne/Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa. The marae was established in the early 1880s under the leadership of the prophet Pāora Te Pōtangaroa, who received a prophetic vision in 1881 that guided the construction of the original wharenui, Ngā Tau e Waru. This meeting house became a symbol of unity, faith, and resilience for the people of Rangitāne. After the original building was destroyed by fire in 1939, the community rebuilt the whare, reopening it in 1941. Situated near the Ruamahanga River, Te Ore Ore Marae continues to serve as a gathering place for hui, tangihanga, celebrations, and the passing down of tikanga, whakapapa, and mātauranga Māori to future generations.
Connecting our community
Te Ore Ore Marae stands as a place of unity, preserving our tikanga and strengthening our collective identity. We welcome all to engage with our marae through participation, contribution, and koha/donations. Please contact us below.
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu.
Although it is small, it is precious.
Contact us
For all enquiries regarding marae availability, fundraisers, tangihanga, upcoming events, or koha and donations, please complete the form below with your name, email address, and message.
Ngā mihi.
Location
81 Te Ore Ore-Bideford Road
Te Ore Ore
Masterton 5886
Wairarapa, Aotearoa New Zealand