Tūhourangi Ahurei | What you need to know

Ānei rā ngā whakaritenga, here’s what you need to know in preparation for Tūhourangi Ahurei 2025 ki Ōtūkawa.

Pōhiri

The pōhiri will begin at 8.30am sharp. Kapa are encouraged to send a representative on behalf of their group if necessary

Parking

Parking near the marae is strictly reserved for our kōeke and those with mobility permits. All other vehicles must use public parking along Kaituna River Road and Pah Road. Turning into the marae carpark from the main road (Maketu side) is not recommended. It is safer to continue to Waitangi, u-turn at Te Matai Kura and head back to Ōtūkawa

Travel

Please avoid turning right into the marae from the Rotorua direction. Instead, we recommend the following:

• take the Maketū turnoff

• turn left into Young Road

• left into Pah Road

This route will lead you directly to the designated public parking areas

Hāngi

Hāngi will be ready at 1.30pm. Each kapa must have a designated person to collect the kai for your rōpū

Stalls

There will be kai stalls, an arts & crafts stall, along with information stalls so bring some pūtea with you, in case there is no eftpos available

Tēnā koa āta pānuihia ngā taipitopito nei, ā, mēnā he pātai, tukuna mai he karere. E mihi ana mō ō koutou whakaaro, āwhina, me te tautoko i tēnei kaupapa whakahirahira mā tātou.

Please share this pānui with your whānau to ensure everyone has the relevant information for a smooth, seamless day together as our iwi.

Ngā manaakitanga,

Te Rōpū Whakahaere o te Ahurei o Tūhourangi