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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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.

06/02/2025

Meet our Storytellers ⭐

I’m passionate about sharing our culture, especially the practice of Poi. Poi is an extension of the body, used to mimic the environment, especially the movements of birds. I love watching our manuhiri engage with this art form - giving it a go. I’ve learned from manuhiri, there are so many similarities and how easy it can be to connect with each other. Outside of Te Pā Tū, I enjoy spending time with my Nan - I’m her favourite grandchild. – Maia Kemp

03/02/2025

Tū Te Rā is ancient rituals and Māori history shared across 2.5 hours of manaaki (hospitality), kapahaka (performance) and kai (cuisine).

29/01/2025

Our hākari (feast) shares the bounty of summer. From pāua (abalone) kamokamo (squash), uhi (yam) taro and rīwai (Māori potato), tītī pate (mutton bird) to spring lamb, wagyu short rib to kumara (sweet potato) crème brulé.

26/01/2025

Ko Te Pā Tū, he tohu nō te ora. An elevated sanctuary, a symbol of wellbeing.

25/01/2025

Kōwhitiwhiti (watercress) salad, dressed in mānuka honey and balsamic vinaigrette as part of 3-course Hākari Tū Te Rā (summer feast) served family share style.

21/01/2025

Tū Te Rā - a time when the sun expresses optimal energy, the days are longer, and light nourishes the natural world.

16/01/2025

Meet our Storytellers ⭐

I love teaching the haka to our whānau. The best moment is when they finish their very first haka together - a cool feeling. Another part is being here alongside my siblings, it feels true to who I am. Everything just feels right. Helping on my Koro’s (Grandfather) farm has deepened my connection to the land and taught me the importance of hard work. I’ve learned from our manuhiri (visitors) how much we have in common with other cultures especially indigenous people. – Mahururangi Rangawhenua

13/01/2025

Tū Te Rā explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and restoring peace.

10/01/2025

Arriving at the tūāpapa (forest formed amphitheatre) final speeches complete the welcome, supported by cultural performance including haka, poi, stick games
and songs.

07/01/2025

Traditional hāngī sees kai (food) slow cooked beneath the earth on volcanic stone, infusing deep, smoky flavors.

03/01/2025

At Te Pā Tū, warriors train through wānanga (traditional lore) and work to strengthen and balance body, mind, and spirit.

30/12/2024

Braised for three hours in our hāngī oven, our twice-cooked wagyu short rib is finished over the fire pit with horopito glaze—an unforgettable dish!

26/12/2024

Meet our Storytellers ⭐

My favourite moments are learning Māori martial arts and the different weapons my tūpuna used to defend their mana (honour), whenua (land), and whānau (family). It’s something I belong to; handed down through generations. It’s humbling and heartwarming to learn a little about our manuhiri - their culture, language and stories. Outside of Te Pā Tū, I enjoy kapa haka, playing rugby, a bit of golf, and going to the gym but what I cherish the most is time with my whānau and friends. – Te Rauna Webster-Tarei

22/12/2024

Explore concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace.

20/12/2024

Mini rēwena (Māori bread) served with black truffle-infused butter. Our truffle oil and wagyu short rib are from neighboring iwi (tribe) Ngāti Whakaue.

16/12/2024

Inside our village, you’ll experience traditions and history concerning oranga mō te tinana (wellbeing of the body), oranga mō te hinengaro (wellbeing of the mind), and oranga mō te wairua (wellbeing of the soul/spirit).

13/12/2024

Kawakawa-infused pavlova, raspberry compote and whipped cream, flavor fusion.

10/12/2024

Kūmara (sweet potato) crème brûlée, paired with rich chocolate ganache closes the feast on a sweet note.

Address

1070 State Highway 5, Tumunui
Rotorua
3073

Telephone

+6473492999

Website

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

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Introducing: Tū Te Rā, Summer Harvest Celebration - 30 September 2024. Tū Te Rā aligns with the phase of the maramataka (the Māori lunar calendar), where sunlight lengthens the days and nourishes the natural world. Tū Te Rā shares the abundant harvest and brings to the fore concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace across a 3.5-hour degustation of Māori culture and kai (cuisine). Rotorua NZ 100% Pure New Zealand NZ Māori Tourism #TePāTū #TūTeRā #RotoruaNZ #NZMustDo

Tū Te Ihi Winter Celebration

Introducing: Tū Te Ihi our Winter Matariki Celebration. It is passion, feasting, performance, and celebration across a 3-hour degustation of Māori culture and kai (cuisine). 100% Pure New Zealand Rotorua NZ NZ Māori Tourism #TePāTū #TūTeIhi #RotoruaNZ #NZMustDo

Karena and Kasey Bird's take on a Surf and Turf. Lamb topped with Mussel Verde 😍 Book now: https://te-pa-tu.com/ 100% Pure New Zealand Rotorua NZ NZ Māori Tourism #purenz #rotoruanz #nzmustdo #nzmaoritourism #matariki

We couldn't have a hākari (feast) without our huawhenua (vegetables). Acknowledging the star in the Matariki cluster, Tupuānuku, and all of our kai (food) that grows within the earth. Book now: https://te-pa-tu.com/ Karena and Kasey Bird 100% Pure New Zealand Rotorua NZ NZ Māori Tourism #purenz #rotoruanz #nzmustdo #nzmaoritourism #matariki

Oven roasted kūmara with watercress purée. This canapé acknowledges the star in the Matariki cluster, Tupuānuku, and all of our kai (food) that grows within the earth. Book now: https://te-pa-tu.com/ Karena and Kasey Bird NZ Māori Tourism Rotorua NZ 100% Pure New Zealand #purenz #rotoruanz #nzmustdo #nzmaoritourism #matariki

Te Pā Tū presents culture and kai (cuisine) - sharing Māori history, traditions, and future aspirations across four hours of celebration and feasting. #TePāTū #RotoruaNZ #NZMustDo