This site is a platform for the Omaha Marae to raise its profile, achieve shared objectives and to showcase to the world the beauty of the Marae and its people.
We hope that visitors to the site will be inspired by our panaromic setting and consider Omaha Marae as a venue for any gathering.
Our Bookings Menu details all the information you require.
This site is a work in progress and we would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and feedback. We would also love to have news, items, photographs featuring Manuhiri in the world.
The 'Pages' within will evolve over the coming months but we hope that you enjoy the start we have made.
Our Marae....
The Omaha Pa (Marae) is situated at Leigh (Omaha) and was the original kainga for our Ngati Manuhiri Tupuna -Te Kiripatuparaoa and his wife Pepei.
In times past the mana of Ngati Manuhiri spread from Te Mangawhai in the north to Whangaparaoa in the south.
Prior to the coming of the confederated hapu of Ngati Whatua, Ngati Manuhiri together with Ngai Tahuhu were the kaitiaki of the lands which are now referred to as the Rodney District.
Together with our whanaunga from Otamatea and Oruawharo we continue the ancient tradition of kaitiakitanga over our rohe......
