Facilities Information
Whare nui
Whare Wānanga o Tūpai is the
meeting house, or Whare nui.
This Whare nui is the heart of Hau Ariki marae. It is used for hui and meetings. Connections to hapū and iwi of the Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne and East Coast are highlighted through its whakairo (carvings), kōwhaiwhai (painted panels) and tukutuku (latticed panels).
Building capacity: 160 people
Sleeping capacity: 90 people
Whare kai
Ngā Waka a Kupe is the dining hall and kitchen or, Whare kai.
Ngā Waka contains the dining hall and main marae kitchen. It has the facilities to complement its use as the social heart of Hau Ariki marae.
Building capacity: 188 people
Dining capacity: 160 people
Visitors to the marae are formally welcomed either in the Whare nui or the marae area directly in front.
