Since 1989, Te Herenga Waka o Orewa has focused on supporting the local community on the Hibiscus Coast with their physical, social and cultural needs.
Since 2009, Te Herenga Waka o Orewa has been at the forefront of offering its culturally unique educational opportunities to the local community.
Cultural themes include te reo Māori me wōna tikanga, marae experiences, kapa haka, rongoā Māori and professional development.
Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae leads all community celebrations for Waitangi Day, Matariki and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. We also offer advice and or facilitate pōwhiri, blessings, consultations and cultural support services to local government, businesses, community organisations, schools and the general community.
Join us on Friday 20th June 2025 at 6am, the Matariki public holiday to celebrate the Māori New Year with a heartfelt community Matariki Ahunga Nui ceremony at Orewa Beach (by the Surf Club).
As the Matariki star cluster rises, we gather in remembrance, reflection, and renewal – to honour those who have passed, to celebrate new beginnings, and to share mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge and wisdom). This is a moment to come together as whānau, friends, and neighbours in the spirit of unity and aroha.
What to expect:
A dawn ceremony with hīmene, karakia, and waiata
Honouring the names of loved ones who have passed
Sharing stories and knowledge about the significance of Matariki
Hot drinks and kai to follow – please bring your own cup if you can
A time for quiet reflection and connection
Please bring:
Warm clothes, a jacket, and rain gear – we’ll gather no matter the weather
A camp chair or blanket to sit on
A heart open to remembering, learning, and celebrating
Let’s welcome the Māori New Year as a united Hibiscus Coast community. Nau mai, haere mai – everyone is welcome.
Matariki Hoodies and T-shirts available for pre-order now.
Follow the link to our SHOP to see our full range of Matariki merch. They are only available for a limited time, so make sure you order before May 15th 2025. You can chose to collect from the marae in Silverdale, or have it shipped (postage extra). ETS is late May.
Matariki Ahunga Nui 2025
Created by local artist Holly Aymes, this design incorporates the whangaparaoa coastline, ngā whetū o Matariki (the stars of Matariki), and Te Herenga waka o Orewa Marae. You can find the design on our limited edition tīhāte and poraka here
Keep you eye out for details of our annual dawn event, coming soon!
OUR PEOPLE
He aha te mea nui o te ao? Māku e kī atu.
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
As this common Māori phrase so eloquently puts it: What is the most important thing in the world? I will tell you it is people... it is people... it is people...
An appropriate and fitting phrase to acknowledge all the people, present and past, that have contributed to the success of Te Herenga Waka o Orewa’s achievements and those yet to be conquered! Click here to read about our committee.
OUR CLINICS
Our health clinic is open for business. Bookings are essential.
To read more about the clinics services, click here.
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our future
Click here to see the few items we have available for purchase to help fund our future and enable us to continue to support our community.