MANGATAWA KIA HOU
Mangatawa Marae
Rebuild Project
Tēnā kōtou katoa, nau mai ki tēnei wāhi mōhiohio pono mō te whakahoutanga o ngā whare ki runga ki te Taumata-a-Nuku, arā ki te papa o Mangatawa Marae.
Welcome to our official information space reserved for the Mangatawa Marae Rebuild Project. Here you will find official documentation, pānui, contacts and opportunities to follow or be part of this kaupapa. Communications will also be available on the official Facebook, or directly from the Trust Secretary or Project Manager (Clinton Stanshall).
Our aspirations for this mahi
Our marae has an incredible history, and its inception is literally made from the calloused hands of our old people, whānau ingenuity and a series of tohu. This project hopes to build on that whakapapa by ensuring it remains fit for purpose and will last for generations more.
Wāhi Haumaru
Ensuring we can continue to manaaki whānau and manaaki hapori in times of need.
Wāhi Whakapono
Ensuring the marae can carry out tikanga, kawa and whakapono in alignment with its original purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is actually a refurbishment, but we have called it a rebuild in all communications because it includes capital works such as foundation, structural and roofing reinforcements. This needs to be done as the current buildings are not up to today’s code nor of high health and safety quality. The marae facilities are also under extreme hosting pressure during tangihanga, civil defense emergencies and other kaupapa.
As much as possible, the main contractor will endeavour to keep the original character of our marae.
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This kaupapa has been on the cards for years across succeeding boards and the topic of many meetings. That socialisation of this kaupapa began prior to 2023. However, the formal process for this iteration began at a Hui a Hapu on 16 Aug 2023 (state of buildings, review of reports, inclusion in strategy plan) and subsequent Hui a Hapu 23 Mar 2024 (quotes, grants), 7 July 2024 (building surveyor report), 17 Aug 2025 (phased approach, main contractor introduction) and 7 Mar 2026 (project manager introduction, staged delivery of phase one). This kaupapa is also a standing item at monthly Trust Hui.
The trustees don’t consider this process to be “done” and are continuing to figure out ways to continue engaging and communicating with whanau, especially in collaboration with the Project Manager and Marae Komiti.
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While we refine the communication plan, your best source of information will be directly from Clinton Stanshall (Project Manager) or Rangimarie Elvin (Trust Secretary, Funding Portfolio). You can find their contacts below.
secretary.mangatawa2b2a@gmail.com
This website should be fully updated with information in the coming weeks.
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We have intentionally built whānau engagement into funding.
Specifically, one of our objectives named in our TCC grant is, ‘Mō ngā uri whakaheke o Tamapahore: A home for current and future generations.’ This looks like intergenerational participation in activities related to the project (tamariki/rangatahi mai, pākeke mai, kaumātua mai). Our ask is for whānau to keep turning up whether it is hui, information evenings, blessings, or more.