Aaruka Marae

Ko Oorangiwhao te maunga,

Ko Mitiwai te awa

Ko Tahaaroa te whare tuupuna

The values of Aaruka Marae derive from the traditions of Ngaati Mahuta ki Te Hauaauru and Waikato iwi. Our tuupuna ingrained the importance of protecting our knowledge within these values.

Emphasising exclusivity, refrainment, and reservation of maatauranga o Te Hauaauru. As we move through the various spaces, we look at this kooorero to guide us.

In our worldview, people are the life force of the marae. Without people, our marae loses its mana. Without the marae, people have no mana.