Whare Manaaki - A Community Hub
Nau mai, haere mai ki Whare Manaaki – a kaupapa Māori space in the heart of Māwhera, where all are warmly welcomed and supported.
At 141 Tainui Street, Greymouth, our whare is more than a place; it’s a home for community connection, cultural enrichment, and personal empowerment. Rooted in Māori values, Whare Manaaki is here to uplift, inspire, and bring well-being to everyone who walks through our doors.
Our range of programs is designed to strengthen our connection to culture and each other. We offer the Tūpuna Parenting Programme, teaching traditional wisdom for modern whānau; the Hāpori play group, where tamariki and whānau gather to play and grow together; Kai Katoa, which brings us together around kai to share, learn, and connect; Rongoā Māori for natural healing; Te Reo Māori for those wishing to learn and strengthen our language; Mana Wāhine (Woman of Worth), a program that celebrates and empowers wāhine; and Kōanga Kai, supporting food sovereignty and sustainability.
We honour tamariki as the treasures they are, and they are always welcome in our whare, filling our space with joy and vitality.
Our whare also holds a special library of pukapuka Māori to borrow, as well as taonga pūoro (traditional Māori instruments) to explore, and taonga kākahu (ceremonial cloaks and adornments) available for significant occasions like graduations and birthdays.
Whare Manaaki is a place where Māori culture and community well-being go hand in hand, creating a space of manaakitanga and unity for all.
Join us, connect with our kaupapa, and become part of our whānau. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms and open hearts.
Supporting
Māwhera Hāpori
5
Yrs
Supporting our local hāpori through our mahi
1400+
Manahua & Whānau visiting our place each year
4
Yrs
Distributing Fresh Fruit & Kai to our Hāpori
100%
Positive Feedback from Visitors
We aim to empower our community to embrace and celebrate te ao Māori, te reo Māori, and tikanga Māori, fostering a journey of shared learning and growth in mātauranga.
We will achieve this by creating a space that feels truly Māori — a place grounded in tikanga and manaaki where we can come together as whānau.
Tamariki are especially welcome, as they are our taonga, our treasure and future.
Join us soon for a kapu tī and kōrero with one of our whānau, or participate in one of our many kaupapa.
Our Core Values
To guide our kaupapa and keep our whare grounded in the values that bring us together as a community.
Whanaungatanga (Connectedness)
We nurture strong connections and a sense of belonging, welcoming all who enter as part of our extended whānau.
Manaakitanga (Care and Hospitality)
Our space is grounded in manaaki, where respect and care are extended to everyone. We prioritize creating a warm, inviting atmosphere where all feel valued.
Rangatiratanga (Empowerment and Leadership)
We foster growth and leadership through shared learning and the embrace of Māori knowledge, enabling our community to feel empowered in their journey of mātauranga.
Ako (Learning Together)
We are all students and teachers, committed to continuous learning and growth in te ao Māori, te reo Māori, and tikanga. We create opportunities for everyone to share and deepen their understanding.
Taonga (Treasuring Our People and Culture
We hold our people, especially our tamariki, as taonga. We celebrate and preserve the treasures of Māori culture, from knowledge to traditions, in everything we do.
