Te Pā Tū - New Zealand

Te Pā Tū - New Zealand 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.

08/07/2025

He maumaharatanga nō Te Pā Tū, ka p**a hei taonga.

Through Tupu-ā-Rangi, we honour the gifts that descend from the skies.Our menu pays homage with a Ngati Tahu – Ngati Wha...
07/07/2025

Through Tupu-ā-Rangi, we honour the gifts that descend from the skies.
Our menu pays homage with a Ngati Tahu – Ngati Whaoa delicacy, pārera (duck), marinated in star anise, cinnamon, and rock salt, then slow-cooked and served with orange, walnut, and kōwhitiwhiti.

Tū Te Ihi is set in Aotearoa, New Zealand, in the mid-1800s, after the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. European settler...
04/07/2025

Tū Te Ihi is set in Aotearoa, New Zealand, in the mid-1800s, after the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. European settlers have long arrived. For some, they bring ease and new ways. For others, their presence clashes with ancient tikanga. But tonight, those tensions rest. We gather for Tū Te Ihi to honour Matariki rising, the turning of the lunar year, and the promise heralded by its return.

As Matariki rises, we reflect on connection, gratitude, & the power of storytelling. It was privilege to host you, shari...
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.

Across Matariki, we share ideas and dreams, we remember our ancestors, and we wānanga (learn) with our tohunga (experts)...
03/06/2025

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

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

I grew up in Rotorua with my kuia (grandmother) and mother, immersed in te ao Māori (the Māori world) from an early age....
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

Waitā, the inspiration for our entrée of rich seafood chowder. Paired with soft mini rēwena bread and black truffle-infu...
22/05/2025

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

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

I was raised in a little town called Ngongotahā, surrounded by whānau (family). I’ve always loved swimming and exploring...
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

Delicate yet grounded — a tribute to Tupu-ā-nuku.As guardian of all that grows from the earth. Tupu-ā-nuku reminds us to...
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.

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

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1070 State Highway 5, Tumunui
Rotorua
3073

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+6473492999

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