Bookings | Wai Ora Marae

Bookings & Enquiries

A welcoming space for whānau, hapū, iwi, and community kaupapa.

Wai Ora Marae offers facilities for a range of relevant kaupapa and gatherings, including the wharenui, wharekai, kitchen facilities, ablutions, and surrounding grounds.

Bookings and enquiries are welcome from whānau, hapū, iwi members, community groups, and organisations. To begin the process, please submit an enquiry form with your kaupapa details, preferred dates, estimated numbers, and any key requirements. A marae representative will then be in touch to confirm availability, discuss your needs, and provide further information.

Hire charges

Booking fee: (non-refundable)

To be paid to secure booking

$100

Bond: (refundable)

To be paid prior to arrival

$250

Daily charge (7.30am – 5pm)

To be paid prior to booking

$200

Overnight hire: (2pm – 10am)

Up to 20 people

Laundry is the responsibility of the hirer returning it to the marae within 1 week of hireage, unless prior arrangements are made. Laundry should be left at Kaitaia Laundromat, Shop 4, The Plaza, 206 Commerce Street, Kaitaia. The cost will be invoiced to the hirer and deducted from the bond. Please use your kaupapa name as a reference, and let the trustee know if laundry needs to be collected.

$350
per night

21-50 people

Laundry should be left at Kaitaia Laundromat, Shop 4, The Plaza, 206 Commerce Street, Kaitaia. The cost will be invoiced to the hirer and deducted from the bond. Please use your kaupapa name as a reference, and let your trustee know if laundry needs to be collected.

$550
per night

51-73 people

73 is the maximum number in Wharenui/Wharemoe due to Health, Safety & Fire Regulations. Wharenui comfortably sleeps 50 maximum, overflow can sleep in the adjacent hallway area.

$750
per night

Note: Tangihanga take precedence over any bookings. Notification will be made to existing bookings via the Trustee/Appointed Beneficiary on duty.

Name of hirer(Required)

Address(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Date(Required)

I would like to book for multiple days

Expected time of arrival(Required)

Expected time of departure(Required)

Number of people(Required)

Purpose of hire(Required)

Name on account for return of bond(Required)

Account number for return of bond(Required)

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Tangihanga charges

There is no set Marae fee for the first three nights, an appropriate koha is expected. A fee of $500 is required to be paid online before the arrival of the tupapaku to cover the first meal and laundry expenses. Additional costs are the responsibility of the whānau.

3 nights

Koha

Power

Daily charge, per 24hrs – $130 per night

First meal

Cost as agreed to by whānau

Laundry

Laundry can be left at Kaitaia Laundromat, Shop 4, The Plaza, 206 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, the cost will be invoiced to the whānau.

Hire charges

Beyond the three nights, whānau can stay on at the rates below.

Overnight hire: (2pm – 10am)

Up to 20 people

Laundry is the responsibility of the hirer returning it to the marae within 1 week of hireage, unless prior arrangements are made.

$350
per night

21-50 people

Laundry is the responsibility of the hirer returning it to the marae within 1 week of hireage. Laundry should be left at Kaitaia Laundromat, Shop 4, The Plaza, 206 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, the cost will be invoiced to the whānau.

$550
per night

51-73 people

73 is the maximum number in Wharenui/Wharemoe due to Health, Safety & Fire Regulations. Wharenui comfortably sleeps 50 max, overflow can sleep in the adjacent hallway area.

$750
per night