Whakatu Marae

12/05/2026

Mōrena e te iwi.
Due to tangihanga, Kawhe me te Kōrero will be cancelled today - 13.05.26. See you next time :-)

11/05/2026

☕️ KAWHE ME TE KŌRERO ☕️
Hei āpōpō!
🗓 Wednesday
⏰ 11:00am – 1:00pm

16/04/2026

Whakatū Marae is supporting whānau & hāpori to understand, to register and enroll before this years election.

14/04/2026

Upcoming Dates :
Kawhe me te Kōrero & Kaumātua

14/04/2026

KAWHE ME TE KORERO - 11am-1.00pm - WEDNESDAY

02/04/2026

05/02/2026

☀️ Te Rā o Waitangi ki Whakatū 2026

Join us on Waitangi Day at Whakatū Marae and Founders Heritage Park on Friday 6 February.

Things to know
💸 Please bring cash! Eftpos will be limited.
🏧 There is no cash available for withdrawal on site.
🚴 We encourage those attending to walk, bike, bus or carpool to the event.
🪑 Bring a chair or picnic blanket, seating will be limited in some areas.
♻️ We are working towards zero waste and encourage you to bring your own crockery and utensils. There will be some onsite.
💧 There will be water tanks and trailers on site to refill drink bottles

Event Details:
📆 Friday 6 February 2026
📍 Whakatu Marae and Founders Heritage Park
💲 Koha Entry

Performers:

Auge o Aute
Kia Ngāwari Kapa Haka
Ngā Aho Rau Kapa Haka
The Transformation Group
Tinumasalasala Siva Academy
Youth and Sunday School EFKS Nelson

Site map below 👇

04/02/2026

As part of Te Rā o Waitangi ki Whakatū, Te Here-ā-Nuku (Tenths) will be holding a workshop.

Join Karensa Johnston and Trustees from Te Here-ā-Nuku at Whakatū Marae this Waitangi Day for a workshop grounded in whenua, history, and collective connection.

This hui offers a space to reflect, learn, and engage with the ongoing significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through kōrero and shared experience.

This workshop will be taking place after the pōwhiri at 9:00am, all are welcome to come, listen and connect.

15/12/2025

Whakatū Marae Whānau Ora Services - Vacancy !!
Job Title: Kaihapori- Social Worker

We are seeking a qualified social worker to assist in the delivery of contracts for the Ministry of Children; Oranga Tamariki. With proven experience in working with Māori and the ability to provide comprehensive tikanga Māori social work support for, individuals and whānau who have Māori rangatahi, tamariki and pēpē, within the designated Nelson and Tasman regions.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or alternatively you may apply with your cover letter and resume via our recruitment portal link through to the job specific application form.

All enquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Applications Close: 12th January 2026 with the start date of February 2026

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