AUT - Ngā Wai o Horotiu Marae
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Ngā Wai o Horotiu Marae
AUT Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae, serves as a whānau, cultural and spiritual centre. Ngā Wai o Horotiu is one of the ways in which AUT actively acknowledges the importance of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and expresses our deeply held belief that AUT is a centre of learning not only for all peoples, but also a particular place where Māori have a special and distinct role.
Ngā Wai o Horotiu is a place where you can stand proud. It is a tangible sign that the University is a learning organisation and one that is always seeking new ways of doing and being. Ngā Wai o Horotiu is the focal point that embraces the history of Māori and welcomes the many rich and diverse cultures at AUT.
Te Purengi (the carved meeting house) and Te Kaipara (the dining room)
Named by Ngāti Whātua, Te Pūrengi (the carved meeting house) refers to the ropes holding the mast of a waka in place and Te Kaipara (the dining room) relates to the body of water north west of Auckland.
The designs of the marae reflect the multiplicity of interests that have come to these shores and to AUT itself, representing Māori, Pacific and Celtic values.
Recognition is also accorded to Māori women through the carved central beam, the poutokomanawa, representing the repository of knowledge and sacredness of Māori women, as the wharetangata for humanity. The spirit of the marae can be found in its bold, colourful and contemporary artwork, embracing the many cultures that make up the AUT community.
Location
Located on the corner of Wellesley and St Paul's Street, the marae is also known as the gateway to AUT and the city of Auckland.
Postal: AUT Marae, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1020
Physical: Corner of St Pauls and Wellesley Street Campus, 55 Wellesley Street, Auckland City.
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Ko Mahuhu-o-te Rangi te waka
Ko Ngāti Whātua te iwi
Ko Ngāti Whātua ki Orakei te hapū
Ko Te Pūrengi te wharenui
Ko Te Kaipara te wharekai
Ko Ngā Wai o Horotiu te marae
Ko te tikanga mo ngā mihi ko te pāeke.
Click here for the kawa (protocol) of Ngā Wai o Horotiu marae.
Hiring the marae
This marae is available to the community and AUT bookings. AUT Marae Application form outlines the rules of the marae complex and the obligations of those who hire it. Please note AUT bookings are given priority.
Capacity:100
Contact
Contact Michelle Robin for all enquiries and marae bookings.
Phone: (09) 921 9999 ext 8819 | Fax: (09) 921 9971 | Email: michelle.robin@aut.ac.nz
Video of the marae
The marae is used for learning, student exchanges and ceremonies. There are many noho marae events and one of them is the AUT International Student Noho Marae. Check out the video below.
AUT International Student Noho Marae
AUT International Student Support runs a weekend social activity once a semester where AUT international students get a taste of the Maori culture as well as finding their place to stand (turangawaewae) in this new AUT Community.