List of marae in the Gisborne District
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There are about 80 marae (Māori meeting grounds) in the Gisborne District of New Zealand.[1] They include the marae of six iwi (tribes):[2] Ngāti Porou,[3] Te Aitanga-ā-Hauiti, Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki,[4] Te Whānau-ā-Apanui,[5] Ngai Tamanuhiri[6] and Rongowhakaata.[7]
In October 2020, the Government committed $14,267,895 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade 59 marae in the district, with the intention of creating 393.6 jobs.[8]
Gisborne
Tolaga Bay to Tokomaru Bay
Ruatoria and Tikitiki
Waipiro Bay and Te Puia Springs
| Marae name | Wharenui name | Iwi and Hapū | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iritekura Marae | Iritekura | Ngāti Porou (Te Whānau a Iritekura) | Waipiro Bay |
| Taharora Marae | Taharora | Ngāti Porou (Ngāi Taharora) | Waipiro Bay |
| Kie Kie | Hau | Ngāti Porou (Te Whānau a Rākairoa, Te Whānau a Te Haemata) | Waipiro Bay |