Whare Marama O Parirau Marae  

Despite their isolation, trustees at Whare Marama O Parirau Marae have launched a strategy of attracting Te Uri O Hau hapu members back to their Kaipara homeland in the past two years.

By using learning wananga, working bees and fundraising, they’ve seen a great response to their strategy of drawing younger hapu members back from the city.

The marae, between the country towns of Matakohe and Ruawai, has already received a Lottery Marae and Heritage grant for wharekai and toilet block upgrades.

Last year an ASB Community Trust grant helped with a kitchen fit-out, tables, chairs, floor coverings and an upgrade of the disabled toilet and shower facilities.