Ko Te Poho o Tamatea te maunga
Ko Whakaraupō te moana
Ko Takitimu, ko Uruao ngā waka
Ko Te Rakiwhakaputa te tangata
Ko Ngāi Tahu, ko Ngāti Mamoe, ko Waitaha ngā iwi
Ko Ngāti Wheke te hapū
Ko Rāpaki te marae

Tīhei mauri ora!

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Rāpaki o Te Rakiwhakaputa
Ko tēnei te pae tukutuku o Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke.

From our mountain Te Poho o Tamatea,
We look to the bay, the peaceful waters of Whakaraupō.
Welcome to our Marae, Te Rāpaki o Te Rakiwhakaputa.
Where our meeting house stands,
It is called Wheke.

We welcome you to the official website of Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke.
This is a place for whānau near and far to connect with our hapū.

If you whakapapa to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and would like to know more, we have a whānau page. You can create a login to access special content and stay up to date with all the latest pānui.

If you would like more information about visiting groups, events, Marae bookings or other general enquiries you can contact the office directly at:  rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Whānau Registration

With over 8,000 registered members, the need for threads of digital communication has become clear. To stay connected & for registration please follow this link for more information

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Hītori

Whakaraupō is a place rich in its history of place, people & time. For Ngāti Wheke, the connection to this whenua remains strong and can be explored further in the stories that rest here.

Hītori / History
Kaupapa

The hapū have a number of partnership projects that prioritise the environment and support whānau and communities alike. To learn more or to get involved check out the links or contact us rapaki@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Kaupapa : Projects and Events
Rāpaki School Restoration

Help us bring this 150-year-old school back to life. Today, facing the need for preservation, a dedicated restoration project is underway. Join us in safeguarding this cultural treasure and ensuring its legacy lives on.

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Events

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