Wai Ora Marae in Ngataki is a place of connection, learning, culture, and community for the whānau, uri, and hapū of Ngāti Kurī. The marae provides a welcoming space for tangihanga, hui, wānanga, celebrations, and the sharing of mātauranga for future generations. The marae continues to support cultural revitalisation, environmental guardianship, and community wellbeing across Te Hiku o Te Ika.