TE WHĀNAU AROHANUI

Kaupapa Māori Venues for Community and Connection

Your Kaupapa, Our Whare | Our Whare, Your Kaupapa

Join us at our Waitati whare wānanga

Embracing Our Story | Empowering Your Vision

Our kaupapa Māori whare wānanga in Waitati was established in 1988. The venue features a wharenui, wharekai, and wharemoe. With ample parking, modern facilities, and marae-style accommodation, the venue is equipped to host both small and large groups. Whether you're planning a workshop, conference, or multi-day event, our space provides everything needed for a smooth and comfortable experience.

*Both of our whare are entirely alcohol and drug free.
Free parking

A fully-equipped kitchen

Tables and chairs

Air conditioning

Sleeping arrangement for 35 people

Mattresses, sheets and pillows provided

TV projection

Internet/Wi-Fi

Wheelchair access
Base charges for Community Groups (non-profit and schools):

Daily Hire: $150 + GST

Overnight Stay: $250 + GST
Base charges for Business Groups:

Daily Hire: $250 + GST

Overnight Stay: $350 + GST
Mihi Whakatau - Koha appreciated

A cultural welcome to open your event, led by local kaikaranga and kaikōrero. This is compulsory for all new groups.

Whakapapa Kōrero - Koha appreciated

An intimate sharing of the history of the whare and Te Whānau Arohanui, offering a deeper connection to the place and its roots.

Join us at our

St. Clair whare

Te Whānau Arohanui St. Clair whare has a fully-equipped kitchen, tables and chairs, TV monitor, and whiteboard. It can host up to 30 people, depending on the layout. Ideal for workshops, classes, wānanga, hui, and small celebrations. The whare also offers plenty of free parking.

*Both of our whare are entirely alcohol and drug free.
Free parking

A fully-equipped kitchen

Tables and chairs

Air conditioning

TV projection

Internet/Wi-Fi

Wheelchair access
Community Groups:

Half-Day Hire - $75 (GST incl)

Full-Day Hire - $150 (GST incl)
Business Groups:

Half-Day Hire - $150 (+ GST)

Full-Day Hire - $300 (+ GST)
Cleaning Service - $50 (+ GST)

We provide cleaning supplies to help visitors save on cleaning costs. However, we understand that this may not suit everyone, so we also offer a one-off cleaning service for your convenience.

Ideal for our recent wānanga! Great amenities, amazing facilities and hassle-free booking.

Simon B.

Beautiful whare with a welcoming vibe. We also enjoyed the whakapapa kōrero.

Marissa

Perfect space for our hui - so spacious and well-maintained. The cleaning service was also super handy. We’ll be back!

Kaia C.