Our Story

Te Poho-O-Hinemihi Marae is a Maori Reservation pursuant to Section 338 of Te Ture Whenua Maori Act, 1993. It is a Marae Reservation that was set aside as a meeting place for the common use and benefit of Ngati Hinemihi for the conduct of 

• Whānau / Family,

• Hapu / Community gatherings 

• Land meetings

• Weddings and birthdays

• Tangihanga and funerals

• Religious and social gatherings

• Wānanga and Community Development initiatives

• Sports Clubs and sporting fixtures 

 
Marae Philosophy

To encourage Tangata Whenua of all ages to develop pride and participation in all aspects of the development of Te Poho-O-Hinemihi Marae. The Marae exists to cater for the social, cultural, spiritual and economic requirements of its beneficiaries in terms of – 

• The fostering of internal Whanau/Hapu relations

• The development of relationships with Whānau and Hapu living outside of the district

• The building of inter Hapu relationships and enhancing the meanings of Whānaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Aroha, Whakapono, Tikanga and Taha Wairua

• Developing relationships with Government Ministries, Agencies and Departments in the development of Marae, Hapu and Whanau.