Waihōpai Rūnaka

Waihōpai Rūnaka Tēnā koutou e te whānau, nau mai ki te pukamata o Waihōpai Rūnaka, based on Murihiku Marae in Invercargill.

Te Rūnanga o Waihōpai is based in Southland with Murihiku Marae situated in Invercargill.The wharekai, Hine o te Iwi, was the first building on the site when it opened in June 1983. The wharenui, Te Rakitauneke, opened in February 1990. Murihiku connects ancestrally to nga waka Uruao me Takitimu, maunga Takitimu and the Te Moana Ara a Kiwa.

This morning we had the privilege of hosting a visit from Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Carmel Sepuloni, alongside T...
03/06/2026

This morning we had the privilege of hosting a visit from Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Carmel Sepuloni, alongside Te Tai Tonga representative Mananui Ramsden, Taieri and Invercargill Labour MP Ingrid Leary, and Janice Lee.

This visit provided an important opportunity to connect, share whakaaro, and discuss matters of significance to our community. We are grateful that, despite the demands of Parliament and Budget season, time has been made to visit and engage with our people.

Kia ora, we have some left over prizes to give away. If you would like to go in draw, all you need to do is fill out thi...
18/04/2026

Kia ora, we have some left over prizes to give away. If you would like to go in draw, all you need to do is fill out this survey and give us some feedback!!

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Part 2. Pictures from our community day 2026 🥰
17/04/2026

Part 2. Pictures from our community day 2026 🥰

Part 3. Pictures from our community day 2026 🥰
16/04/2026

Part 3. Pictures from our community day 2026 🥰

Part 1. Here are some pictures from our community day 2026 🥰
16/04/2026

Part 1. Here are some pictures from our community day 2026 🥰

Here is the layout for our Community day. Please keep note of the assembly points incase of an emergency.Cant wait to se...
10/04/2026

Here is the layout for our Community day.

Please keep note of the assembly points incase of an emergency.

Cant wait to see you.

Tēnā tātou e te iwi,This is your friendly reminder that this Sunday, the 12th of April we have our Murihiku Marae Commun...
09/04/2026

Tēnā tātou e te iwi,

This is your friendly reminder that this Sunday, the 12th of April we have our Murihiku Marae Community Day.

We have a range of things happening. Stalls, food trucks, performances, weaving, poi making, activities for all ages and lots of prizes to giveaway.
Please remember to dress to the weather and don’t forget to bring cash just incase.

There is limited parking at Aurora College. If you are parking on the street, please be mindful of driveways and not blocking them.
There are carparks available for kaumātua and disability on the Marae premises.

He kaupapa auahi kore, hākohu kore, waipiro kore hoki. This is a smoke free, v**e free and alcohol free event. No smoking, va**ng and/or drinking is allowed.

Keep an eye out on our socials for a map of the layout and our performances.

We cant wait to see you all here and enjoy the day.

30/03/2026

📣 Marae Bookings Update 📣

Kia ora e te whānau,

Just a friendly reminder that all marae booking enquiries and requests are to be sent through to the email below:

📧[email protected]

Sending bookings directly to this email helps us keep everything organised and ensures your request is seen and responded to as quickly as possible.

Ngā mihi nui for your cooperation and support ❤️

Address

408 Tramway Road
Invercargill
9812

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(03) 216 9074

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