Whangamata Community Marae Committee

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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 being 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.

31/08/2026

Tonight is the Night! 🎉 Join us at 5:30pm for the first session of our Feed the Whānau Cooking Series!

Tonight, Phil and Craig from Craft Haus will be joining us to demonstrate how to make delicious beef nachos.

We've got ingredient packs ready for participants to take home so you can recreate the meal with your whānau.

There are still a few spaces available - it's not too late to join!

Feed the Whānau is a free 4-week community cooking series led by local celebrity chefs. Each week you'll learn how to prepare a tasty meal for a family of four on a budget of around $20.

📅 Tonight, and 3 consecutive Mondays hereafter
🕠 5:30pm - 6:30pm
📍 Whangamatā Baptist Church
💵 Free + take-home ingredient pack

Register here: https://www.communityservices.org.nz/feed-the-whanau/
Or call us on 07 865 7065

27/07/2026

Tēnā koutou ngā akonga o Te Reo Māori.
Te Reo lessons are starting up this week on Wednesday.
There are still a few spaces left if you want to join us. Click below to register.
If you've already registered then check your emails for details for first class.
www.wcm.maori.nz/programmes

08/07/2026

Mānawatia a Matariki!
We can't wait to come together as a community to celebrate Matariki.

There’s still a few hāngī tickets left. Get them from the Community Services Trust or Discover Whangamatā (information centre).

Or you can purchase them online at www.wcm.maori.nz/shop

Mauri ora ki a tātou katoa

30/06/2026

Hāngī tickets are selling fast. Get them from Discover Whangamatā or the Eastern Coromandel Community Services
Can buy them online if you are out of town at www.wcm.maori.nz/shop

11/06/2026

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

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.

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

Address

Port Road
Whangamata
3620

Telephone

027 428 7258

Website

http://wcm.maori.nz/

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