Whakawātea (blessing) of a whare to offer manaakitanga from February 2024.

Toia mai te waka ki uta, ā, toia mai te waka ki tai.
Toia mai te waka kia tau ki runga o Te Kamaka.
Draw the canoe ashore, draw the canoe to the tide.
Draw the canoe to settle on Te Kamaka.

After the closure of the kura, the whare known as Kainga 7 (K7) has been managed by De Paul House as transitional housing for whānau in need. From February 2025, Te Kamaka Marae Committee will manage the whare to offer manaakitanga for groups and individuals being hosted at Te Kamaka Marae.

A whakawātea (blessing) will take place on Saturday 22 February at 4pm. A new name will be bestowed on the building and blessed by Bishop Steve Lowe.
You are warmly invited to join in this occasion.