Whangamata Community Marae Committee

Whangamata Community Marae Committee A group of Whangamatā whānau who are working towards establishing a community Marae for our town

Beginning in the early 1970's, a marae committee was formed with the vision to build a marae facility for the community of Whangamatā. At this early stage the founding members’ objective was to raise funds to purchase land and then build a marae facility. The marae committee received two offers of land donated for this purpose. The initial donation of land was found to be unsuitable due to it bein

g a Māori burial site, which was discovered during the later stages of the land being gifted. As this is not in line with Māori protocol the land could not be accepted. A second lot of land was offered for the same purpose at Widdison Place in Whangamata. However due to opposition through the Resource Management Act the land gifted could not be utilized. Since this time many of the founding members have passed but the marae committee has remained intact. New members have come and gone in continuing the efforts of the early founding members, however, little progress has been made in the acquisition of land for the building of a marae facility. In 2012 the Whangamata Community Marae Committee (WCMC) reformed in its membership and vision to establish a marae facility for all residents within the Whangamatā area. Efforts have begun with raising general awareness in the community, local fundraising and promoting the need for increased membership and funding.

11/06/2026
✨ MATARIKI HĀNGĪ - Friday 10th July - Williamson Park Tickets are on sale now fromDiscover WhangamatāEastern Coromandel ...
09/06/2026

✨ MATARIKI HĀNGĪ - Friday 10th July - Williamson Park
Tickets are on sale now from
Discover Whangamatā
Eastern Coromandel Community Services

$15 Hāngī Ticket & $10 Vegan Curry Ticket
And while you’re there, grab a ticket for our awesome Matariki Raffle!

NEW THIS YEAR! Morning stalls, games & activities in the park while the hāngī is cooking.
Check out the program for the full list weekend events.

18/05/2026
Tēnā koutou e ngā whānau o Whangamatā. Nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei hui ki te tautoko tō tātou nei wawata, kia tū tētahi ...
08/05/2026

Tēnā koutou e ngā whānau o Whangamatā.
Nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei hui ki te tautoko tō tātou nei wawata, kia tū tētahi Marae ki Whangamatā.

COMMUNITY KAPA HAKA Starting this week, Kapa Haka sessions focussed on learning local waiata and Matariki waiata leading...
05/05/2026

COMMUNITY KAPA HAKA
Starting this week, Kapa Haka sessions focussed on learning local waiata and Matariki waiata leading up to our Community Matariki celebrations.

Led by Turia. All ages and abilities welcome.
Nau mai, haere mai ki te ako tahi.

Wednesday Nights, 5:30pm - 7pm, at the Whangamatā Baptist Church

03/11/2025

HUI Ā TAU - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tēnā koutou e te whānau

All members of the community are welcome to attend our upcoming AGM. The AGM will include a report from the Chair, a report from the Treasurer, the election of officers and will be followed by kai together. If you are planning to attend please RSVP for catering purposes.

Date: Thursday, 13 November
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: Discover Whangamatā, 616 Port Road

Ngā mihi nui,
The Trustees
Whangamatā Community Marae Trust

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Port Road
Whangamata
3620

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027 428 7258

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