Welcome to Te Aitarakihi
We are the home for the Māori Mātawaka community in South Canterbury. As the governing body for the Te Aitarakihi Marae-a-Iwi Multicultural Centre, The Te Aitarakihi Society Incorporated are dedicated to upholding Maori values and protocols, promoting understanding and breaking down social barriers.
Our Centre operates through a Maori lens, aiming to uplift, advocate, and create a greater understanding of te ao Maori within our community. We believe in fostering education and exposure in a safe environment for both our whanau and the wider community.
Stay updated with our latest news and upcoming events. We are excited to announce our upcoming partnership with Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd, offering a range of Te Reo courses at Te Aitarakihi. We will also be celebrating Matariki, scheduled for Friday 14 July, 2023.
Explore our Marae through our image slider, showcasing the different parts of our Marae. Our facilities include whare nui and whare kai with kitchen facilities, toilets and showers, Community Connectors whare, Whanau Mahi whare, Arowhenua Whanau Services Health Centre whare, He Manu Hou, early childcare centre, administration areas, hang pit, and mara kai areas.
We invite you to join us in our journey of cultural understanding and community building. Welcome to Te Aitarakihi.
Our Centre operates through a Maori lens, aiming to uplift, advocate, and create a greater understanding of te ao Maori within our community. We believe in fostering education and exposure in a safe environment for both our whanau and the wider community.
Stay updated with our latest news and upcoming events. We are excited to announce our upcoming partnership with Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd, offering a range of Te Reo courses at Te Aitarakihi. We will also be celebrating Matariki, scheduled for Friday 14 July, 2023.
Explore our Marae through our image slider, showcasing the different parts of our Marae. Our facilities include whare nui and whare kai with kitchen facilities, toilets and showers, Community Connectors whare, Whanau Mahi whare, Arowhenua Whanau Services Health Centre whare, He Manu Hou, early childcare centre, administration areas, hang pit, and mara kai areas.
We invite you to join us in our journey of cultural understanding and community building. Welcome to Te Aitarakihi.
Latest news and upcoming events
The Te Aitarakihi Society Inc. board are just about to sign an MOU with Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd giving them the mandate to deliver a range of Te reo courses at Te Aitarakihi. There will be a public announcement when this agreement is signed and we have confirmed Te reo class start dates and times.
One of the next major events will be the celebration of Matariki scheduled for Friday 14 July, 2023
One of the next major events will be the celebration of Matariki scheduled for Friday 14 July, 2023
Images showcasing different parts of our Marae
Images of the buildings and thier associated services that we now have onsite at Te Aitarakihi. These include; whare nui and whare kai with kitchen facilities, toilets and showers. Community Connectors whare, Whanau Mahi whare, Arowhenua Whanau Services Health Centre whare, He Manu Hou, early childcare centre, administration areas, hang pit, and mara kai areas.
