Place

Restoring a healthy interrelationship with nature.

Tōia mai rā ngā wakai te au a Tāne.
Drag forth the canoes on the currents.

Extending the metaphor of the marae name, Te Herenga Waka, we are a community that comes together from near and far to be part of this place.

Two girls and a boy sitting outside a marae. One of the girls is playing an acoustic guitar and they are all singing.

Our intent

  • Connect with the deep story of place and the unique characteristics found in our community.
  • Restore natural ecosystems.
  • Support urban agriculture and reconnect people to land via on-site food production.

Our landscaping will:

  • emulate the functionality of indigenous ecosystems
  • provide for wildlife (insects and birds) habitat
  • use native plants.

"Our health and wellbeing is a reflection not just of our lifestyle, our place in communities, but also reflects how healthy our natural environments are."

Ocean Mercier

Dr. Ocean Mercier, Ngāti Porou

Head of School, Te Kawa a Māui