A Marae with Difference

Tōnā rerekētanga

Te Noho Kotahitanga, the marae at Unitec, was officially opened on Friday 13 March 2009, in front of more than 1,000 people — a historic milestone that marked a significant commitment to bicultural partnership and the Treaty of Waitangi.

Low impact, eco-sustainable landscaping

Aria papaku, whakapaipai whenua ronaki

The marae has been recessed into the land, another marae tradition which has fallen away in more recent times.