Horahora Marae is located in Rangiriri West, north of Huntly. The principal hapuu that affiliate with this marae include Ngaati Hine, Ngaati Mahuta, Ngaati Naho, and Ngaati Pou of the Waikato Confederation.
The wharemoe (sleeping house) is named Te Whare i Whakaarohia, and the wharekai is Te Whare Pereue. Horahora marae links ancestrally to Tainui waka, Taupiri maunga and Waikato awa.
Waikato is a growing tribe of over 80,000, and just like our tuupuna before us, we are voyagers and pioneers. We present to you the ever-evolving Waikato-Tainui story.
We support tribal members' success by providing grants, scholarships and support for personal development opportunities. Explore the range of grants, subsidies, scholarship and health assistance opportunities currently available to tribal members.
Waikato-Tainui hold numerous events throughout the calendar year. Many are celebrations which reaffirm our identity as Tainui waka and as protectors of the Kiingitanga movement.
The latest happenings within the Waikato-Tainui tribe – and there is a lot happening. Find our press releases and other media here too.
Our most valuable possessions we hold as an iwi are the teachings given by our ancestors, taonga tuku iho, handed down from one generation to the next.
We have an enduring entrepreneurial and innovative history. Discover businesses in the Waikato that are owned by our very own tribal members.
