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List of marae in the West Coast Region

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This is a list of marae (Māori meeting grounds) in the West Coast, New Zealand.[1][2]

In October 2020, the Government committed $248,376 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade two marae in the region, with the intention of creating 20 jobs.[3]

Buller District

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Marae name Wharenui name Iwi and hapū Location
Te Taha o Te Awa Te Taha o Te Awa Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō (Pūaha Te Rangi) Westport

Westland District

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Marae name Wharenui name Iwi and hapū Location
Arahura Marae Tūhuru Ngāi Tahu (Kāti Waewae) Hokitika
Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Kaipō Ngāi Tahu (Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio) Bruce Bay

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  2. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  3. ^ Mahuta, Nanaia (9 October 2020). "3100 jobs created through marae upgrades". beehive.govt.nz. New Zealand Government.