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"Tukua mai kia piri, tukua mai ki a tata. Kia eke mai ki runga i te paepae poto a Ohomairangi."
Looking for accomodation in Rotorua?
Pikirangi Marae is the ideal place — nestled beneath the majestic Whakapoungakau mountain ranges and directly opposite the stunning shores of Lake Rotorua. This traditional sanctuary offers a peaceful and authentic cultural experience, where manākitanga and connection to the whenua are at the heart of every stay.
"Takiri ko te ata ki runga o Whakapou e."
"Takiri ko te ata ki runga o Whakapou e."
Ko Whakapoungakau te pae maunga. Ko Waingaehe te awa. Ko Te Rotoruanui-a-Kahumatamomoe te moana. Ko Te Arawa te waka. Ko Pikirangi te Marae. ko Tamatekapua te tangata. Ko Ngāti Hauora, Ngāti Te Kanawa, Ngāti Uenukukōpako ngā hapū. Ko mātou ngā tini kāwai o Uenukukōpako e!
Situated on the picturesque eastern side of Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe, Pikirangi Marae is an ancestral marae for the people of Ngāti Hauora, Ngāti Uenukukōpako, and Ngāti Te Kanawa.
Pikirangi derives its name from the ancestral histories and deep cultural connections held within this whenua, reflecting the spiritual and historical significance of the area to local iwi and hapū.
The kawa observed on our marae is Tau Ututu. Under this protocol, the tangata whenua open the speeches, alternating with the manuhiri until the final speaker, where the kawa returns to the tangata whenua.
Women do not speak during the whaikōrero on the marae ātea; however, they hold an essential role as the first voices heard through the karanga, welcoming visitors onto the marae.
Te Whare Tupuna
Te Whare Tupuna
Ko Ohomairangi te Whare Tupuna.
Ohomairangi is the name of the ancestral meeting house.
Te Wharekai
Te Wharekai
Ko Makuratawhiti te pātaka o te ora.
Makuratawhiti is the name of the Dining Hall.
"Meet our Marae Trustee members."
"Meet our Marae Trustee members."
Our committee members are dedicated whānau who generously contribute their time, knowledge, and expertise to the operations and management of the pā. Through their commitment and collective vision, they help uphold the values, traditions, and future aspirations of our marae community.
Our committee members are dedicated whānau who generously contribute their time, knowledge, and expertise to the operations and management of the pā. Through their commitment and collective vision, they help uphold the values, traditions, and future aspirations of our marae community.
"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini."
Te Komiti Taratī | The Trust Comittee Members
Tiamana | Chairman
Herby Ngawhika
Kaitiaki Pūtea | Treasurer
Ma Te Kanawa
Taratī | Trustee
Rana Te Moni
Taratī | Trustee
Taratoa Ratema
Taratī | Trustee
Margaret Ransfield
Kaitono | Bookings Officer
Mary Brooks (née Taikato)
Hekeretari | Secretary
Tarraleigh Te Moni
"What our manuhiri say"
"What our manuhiri say"
“Our family is of Tongan descent, and although we are living in Auckland, away from our home country, we felt completely at home while staying at the marae.”
“Our family is of Tongan descent, and although we are living in Auckland, away from our home country, we felt completely at home while staying at the marae.”
— Chris Puli'uvea, PhD MRSNZ
Read more about their experience at Pikirangi Marae…
Read more about their experience at Pikirangi Marae…
We recently booked Pikirangi Marae, and it was such an awesome experience for me and my whānau. Our family is of Tongan descent, and although we are living in Auckland, away from our home country, we felt completely at home while staying at the marae.
We were warmly welcomed with a pōwhiri, followed by exchanges and waiata. Afterwards, we were invited into the wharekai for a cup of tea, which was such a kind and thoughtful gesture. We had some great conversations with those who welcomed us, learning more about the local iwi and hearing some rich history about the region.
We were very impressed by the marae. Everything was clean, tidy and accessible, and we felt very comfortable throughout our stay. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Tea, coffee, milk and snacks were provided, and there were also plenty of facilities available if we wanted to prepare our own food.
There was lots of open, safe space for our tamariki to run around and enjoy themselves during the day. We also appreciated that the team understood that, in our culture, men and women do not sleep in the same space. An additional sleeping area was provided for the men, which was a thoughtful acknowledgement of our customs and traditions Both sleeping areas were warm and comfortable, with mattresses, pillows and linen prepared for us before we arrived. This made us feel genuinely cared for and welcomed.
I am now considering holding future events at Pikirangi Marae, not only because of the great facilities, but also the warmth and hospitality that come with them. Thank you to Mary and the team for making our event possible and for making us feel so welcome. We truly enjoyed our time there, and most of our guests did not want to leave!
We hope to return and visit again in the near future.
— Chris Puli'uvea, PhD MRSNZ
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