Te Pā Tū - New Zealand

Name: Te Pā Tū - New Zealand
Address: 1070 State Highway 5, Tumunui, Rotorua, 3073, NZ
Telephone: +6473492999
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Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to Te Pā Tu. Kō te pā tū, he tohu nō te ora. An elevated sanctuary, a symbol of wellbeing. Pā sit at the epicentre of our communities.
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Te Pā Tū (previously Tamaki Māori Village) presents culture and kai (cuisine) – sharing Māori history, traditions, and future aspirations across four hours of celebration and feasting. They were places of physical refuge in times of war, and they remain sanctuaries for our mind and spirit. Pā are where we meet to discuss critical issues, where we celebrate occasions of significance and where we st

rengthen our own understanding of who we are. Te Pā Tū is located 15 minutes South of Rotorua, 45 minutes North of Taupō, and 3 hours South of Auckland International Airport along State Highway 5.

17/06/2025

As Matariki rises, we reflect on connection, gratitude, & the power of storytelling. It was privilege to host you, sharing kōrero, kai, connection & culture together in the embrace of Manaakitanga.

03/06/2025

Across Matariki, we share ideas and dreams, we remember our ancestors, and we wānanga (learn) with our tohunga (experts).

28/05/2025

Tū Te Ihi extends across the cooler months of the natural world’s cycle and includes the arrival of the Matariki star cluster.

27/05/2025

I grew up in Rotorua with my kuia (grandmother) and mother, immersed in te ao Māori (the Māori world) from an early age. From kohanga reo (Māori language preschool) to kura kaupapa Māori (Māori immersion junior and senior school), I grew up surrounded by our history and tradition. Outside of Te Pā Tū, I love playing hockey, kapa haka, and music, and spending time with my whānau and friends. Sharing our culture with manuhiri (visitors) grounds me, builds my confidence, and helps create meaningful connections. I’m passionate about learning and growth – both culturally and in every part of life.

- Parehingaawatea Hudson-Ututaonga

22/05/2025

Waitā, the inspiration for our entrée of rich seafood chowder. Paired with soft mini rēwena bread and black truffle-infused butter.

21/05/2025

As the flames rise during the Ahi Tuku (fire ceremony), we send our hope, memories & dreams to the stars. Guided by the light of Matariki.

Join us to be apart of this powerful celebration of renewal, remembrance, & connection. 🌌

20/05/2025

I was raised in a little town called Ngongotahā, surrounded by whānau (family). I’ve always loved swimming and exploring around my hometown. Outside of Te Pā Tū, I’m studying a Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts and kapa haka is a huge part of my life. One of my proudest moments, aside from kapa haka, was achieving Excellence in Level 1 at high school. I’m someone who loves to laugh, values my friends and family, and just enjoys good vibes.

- Henare Herewini-Hodge

16/05/2025

Delicate yet grounded — a tribute to Tupu-ā-nuku.

As guardian of all that grows from the earth. Tupu-ā-nuku reminds us to move with care, to plant with purpose, and to harvest with heart.

This dish speaks to her essence - Heirloom baby carrots, paired with creamy sheep’s milk labneh, and finished with a gently toasted harakeke dukkha.

13/05/2025

Matariki is a time for wānanga, learning guided by our tohunga.
Sustained by kai gathered in the warmth of summer, we are nourished in body and spirit.

Tū Te Ihi brings us together in whānau and reunion, where time-honoured traditions are remembered and practised.

08/05/2025

I was raised by strong Māori and Pasifika wāhine (Māori and Pacific women) in the health space who have a passion for rongoā Māori (traditional Māori medicine). Outside of Te Pā Tū, I’m following in the footsteps of my mum and aunties by studying in the same field. I also have a deep love for performing arts, especially haka wāhine – it connects me to who I am and honours the powerful role of wāhine in our history. I’ve been surrounded by artistry my whole life – master carvers, weavers – and I’ve been lucky to wear tāonga (treasures) that have special meaning to our people and to me.

- Jayah Tohuarongo Marsters

05/05/2025

Our Tū Te Ihi menu honours the stars of Matariki, each dish a story, each flavour a memory. Tupu-ā-nuku, representing food from the earth, is celebrated in Poaka Kanaku — a whole pig, slow-roasted for five hours over an open flame.

30/04/2025

Tū Te Ihi draws on the ihi (energy and passion) stirred by Matariki stars and the promise they herald. We remember our ancestors, we reflect on the year that has passed.

Nau mai, haere mai.

Address

1070 State Highway 5, Tumunui
Rotorua
3073

Telephone

+6473492999

Website

https://te-pa-tu.com/

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