HE WHAKATAUKĪ
Te matā tū moana.
Like an obsidian rock, standing steadfast in the ocean.
This whakataukī draws inspiration from the phrase “Te Toka Tū Moana,” historically employed to describe an invincible war party akin to an unyielding rock in the ocean. The word “Matā” is deliberately chosen to resonate with “Whangamatā,” as “matā” signifies obsidian, the very namesake of Whangamatā.
The whakataukī conveys the Marae’s unwavering and influential role within the Whangamatā community. It signifies its commitment to supporting Te Ao Māori and the broader populace of Whangamatā with enduring strength and stability.
VISION
Kia tū tēnei marae hei oranga mo ngā tāngata katoa o Whangamatā
To be a centre of life and well-being for the people of Whangamatā.
MISSION
Kia manaaki ngā whānau me te ao Māori i Whangamatā
To support and uplift Māori culture and values, and to care for whanau and the community in Whangamatā.
