Kaupapa
Our Commitment to Ngāti Kuri
Our kaupapa here reflects the values and aspirations of Ngāti Kuri, guiding us in how we work together and care for each other. It is our commitment to uphold manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kaitiakitanga in all that we do – ensuring our whenua, moana, and people thrive. This kaupapa here is for our whānau, by our whānau, to keep us connected, safe, and strong for generations to come..
Whare Taonga
Waipuhi is the main whare taonga building, holding a collection of artefacts that relate to Māori culture, history and society. Rākaitekura is a temperature-controlled room that contains samples of bird bones, fish bones, soil and pollen collected from archaeological sites along the coast. Finally, Moruka houses office space for the whare taonga staff, and an area for archaeologists to work from when visiting the area.
Tangata Tiaki
The Tanga Tiaki Pou is the guardian of our customary food gathering rights and responsibilities. This pou manages consents and authorisations for customary take, including Te Ika-a-Matua (Kai Moana), Kai Awa, and Kai Roto. Guided by tikanga and kaitiakitanga, the Tanga Tiaki Pou ensures that our practices respect the mauri of our waterways and moana, sustaining these taonga for current and future generations of Ngāti Kuri whānau.
Takahanga Marae
Takahanga Marae is a place of deep cultural significance and connection for the people of Kaikōura. It stands as a gathering place for whānau, a centre for tikanga and kōrero tuku iho, and a space where community, culture, and whakapapa come together.
The marae continues to play an important role in supporting cultural practice, community events, and the wellbeing of current and future generations, while honouring the history and values of those who have come before.