More than a marae — a vibrant cultural, spiritual, and community hub in the heart of South Auckland. Founded by urban Māori, for urban Māori.
Ngā Whare Wātea is more than a marae — it is the beating heart of our community. A place of belonging, healing, and connection, where whānau can stand tall in their identity and find the support they need.
Rooted in the vision of our tīpuna and built by urban Māori, for urban Māori, Ngā Whare Wātea today hosts education, health clinics, social services, and cultural programmes.
Located in Māngere, South Auckland, our marae is open to the community. Everyone is welcome here.
Get in touchWaatea School and Early Childhood Centre operate from our marae, providing kaupapa Māori education for tamariki.
Auckland's only Māori radio station, broadcasting bi-lingually from the heart of our marae since the 1990s.
Culturally safe health clinics and wellbeing services for whānau, delivered on-site at the marae.
Hui, tangihanga, pōpō, and community celebrations — our marae is alive with tikanga and whanaungatanga year-round.