Building emergency readiness in Motueka with Te Āwhina Marae
Te Āwhina Marae is a living, thriving and enduring marae for the whānau, hapū, and iwi of Motueka, serving as a place that openly welcomes all people to gather, learn, connect, seek shelter and find hospitality. The marae operates a māra kai that has become an essential place of learning and connection and a rich source of healthy kai for whānau. The organisation is undertaking a four-stage redevelopment master plan adopted in 2019, including completing the construction of 20-homes where 75 whānau now live. Te Āwhina Marae also hosts Te Piki Oranga health services, a kōhanga reo language nest for preschoolers and runs the second longest carving school that is marae based in Aotearoa. Te Āwhina is a beacon of hope and aspiration for our community in Motueka and the wider Te Tauihu - identity and belonging, stewardship, education, health and wellbeing, enterprise, storytelling and fun!
Project story
Building a Stronger Motueka
Te Āwhina Marae has always been Motueka's heart—a gathering place where whānau support each other through celebration and hardship alike. But recent storms and floods have taught us a hard lesson: we need to be better prepared.
Our Vision
We're building a resilient community that can look after itself when emergencies strike. True resilience isn't built in a crisis—it's built through strong relationships, practical skills, local leadership, and a genuine commitment to supporting one another.
What Your Support Creates
Your contribution will establish the Te Āwhina Hapori Resilience Hub, featuring an emergency response container stocked with essential supplies and communications equipment. Equally important, we'll fund a Community Resilience Coordinator to organise volunteers, deliver training, and strengthen neighbourhood networks.
Long-Lasting Impact
This project brings together whānau, kaumātua, rangatahi, and community groups to develop solutions that actually work for Motueka. It protects our most vulnerable, strengthens the bonds between us, and ensures we can respond, recover, and thrive together.
When you support this project, you're investing in a community that's ready for whatever comes next.
Project updates
Team
Building emergency readiness in Motueka with Te Āwhina Marae
Te Āwhina Marae is a living, thriving and enduring marae for the whānau, hapū, and iwi of Motueka, serving as a place that openly welcomes all people to gather, learn, connect, seek shelter and find hospitality. The marae operates a māra kai that has become an essential place of learning and connection and a rich source of healthy kai for whānau. The organisation is undertaking a four-stage redevelopment master plan adopted in 2019, including completing the construction of 20-homes where 75 whānau now live. Te Āwhina Marae also hosts Te Piki Oranga health services, a kōhanga reo language nest for preschoolers and runs the second longest carving school that is marae based in Aotearoa. Te Āwhina is a beacon of hope and aspiration for our community in Motueka and the wider Te Tauihu - identity and belonging, stewardship, education, health and wellbeing, enterprise, storytelling and fun!
Project story
Building a Stronger Motueka
Te Āwhina Marae has always been Motueka's heart—a gathering place where whānau support each other through celebration and hardship alike. But recent storms and floods have taught us a hard lesson: we need to be better prepared.
Our Vision
We're building a resilient community that can look after itself when emergencies strike. True resilience isn't built in a crisis—it's built through strong relationships, practical skills, local leadership, and a genuine commitment to supporting one another.
What Your Support Creates
Your contribution will establish the Te Āwhina Hapori Resilience Hub, featuring an emergency response container stocked with essential supplies and communications equipment. Equally important, we'll fund a Community Resilience Coordinator to organise volunteers, deliver training, and strengthen neighbourhood networks.
Long-Lasting Impact
This project brings together whānau, kaumātua, rangatahi, and community groups to develop solutions that actually work for Motueka. It protects our most vulnerable, strengthens the bonds between us, and ensures we can respond, recover, and thrive together.
When you support this project, you're investing in a community that's ready for whatever comes next.
Project updates
Team
Location
New Zealand