Our Values

The Heart of Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae

At Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our interactions, shape our experiences, and ensure that we uphold the mana (prestige) and tikanga (customs) of Ngāti Awa. These values are more than principles—they are responsibilities, inherited from our ancestors and carried forward for future generations.

  • Manaakitanga

    Welcoming Spirit

    We uplift, welcome, and care for all who enter — nurturing the wairua of our visitors and ensuring every experience is grounded in generosity, respect, and aroha.

  • Kaitiakitanga

    Sacred Guardianship

    We are guardians of Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae - protecting its mauri, stories, and sacred spaces for the well-being of future generations.

  • Mātauranga

    Ancestral Knowledge

    We honour the wisdom of our tīpuna by actively sharing, preserving, and evolving ancestral knowledge through every visit, wānanga, and kōrero.

  • Whakapapa

    Living Legacy

    Our whare is woven with whakapapa — a living thread that connects us to our ancestors, our identity, and each other.

  • Whanaungatanga

    Enduring Connection

    Through collaboration, shared purpose, and genuine connection, we strengthen the bonds between people, communities, and kaupapa.

These values shape who we are and how we share Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae with the world. They are the guiding principles that honour our past, enrich our present, and safeguard our future.