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Venue Te wāhi
Te Wharekura -
Location Te wāhi
Ferry Basin, 139 Quay Street
Iwi (tribal) affiliation(s): Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Auckland Council have come together to create Te Wharekura, a project that celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā and aims to inspire its protection. Located in a beautifully restored historic kiosk — recognised as a Category B Heritage shelter — Te Wharekura preserves the heritage values of the site while adding cultural vibrancy to Auckland’s waterfront.
Positioned at the western end of Te Wānanga on Quay Street, this revitalised space offers Aucklanders and visitors alike an opportunity to connect with the area’s heritage and environmental significance.
The name Te Wharekura, meaning "house of learning," was gifted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, symbolising the shared goal of uniting minds and hearts. Reflecting this spirit of collaboration, Te Wharekura welcomes the public to visit and engage with its displays at no cost.
Te Wharekura proudly showcases the mahi toi (artwork) of senior Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei artists, including Graham Tipene, Hana Maihi, Beronia Scott, Kororia Witika, Jodi-Ann Warbrick, Leah Warbrick and Joanne Maihi. Four illuminated pou (posts) at the entrance share key cultural stories, leading visitors into an experience enriched by interactive digital screens and welcoming kaimanaaki (staff) on-site during opening hours.
Inside, the space is divided into two focal points: the western side explores te taiao (the natural environment), highlighting connections from mountains to sea, while the eastern side, ahi-kā, delves into Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s deep connection to Tāmaki Makaurau and features a range of treasured taonga.
Through Te Wharekura, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Auckland Council invite all to learn, appreciate and protect the cultural and environmental heritage of Te Waitematā.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Auckland Council have come together to create Te Wharekura, a project that celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā and aims to inspire its protection. Located in a beautifully restored historic kiosk — recognised as a Category B Heritage shelter — Te Wharekura preserves the heritage values of the site while adding cultural vibrancy to Auckland’s waterfront.
Positioned at the western end of Te Wānanga on Quay Street, this revitalised space offers Aucklanders and visitors alike an opportunity to connect with the area’s heritage and environmental significance.
The name Te Wharekura, meaning "house of learning," was gifted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, symbolising the shared goal of uniting minds and hearts. Reflecting this spirit of collaboration, Te Wharekura welcomes the public to visit and engage with its displays at no cost.
Te Wharekura proudly showcases the mahi toi (artwork) of senior Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei artists, including Graham Tipene, Hana Maihi, Beronia Scott, Kororia Witika, Jodi-Ann Warbrick, Leah Warbrick and Joanne Maihi. Four illuminated pou (posts) at the entrance share key cultural stories, leading visitors into an experience enriched by interactive digital screens and welcoming kaimanaaki (staff) on-site during opening hours.
Inside, the space is divided into two focal points: the western side explores te taiao (the natural environment), highlighting connections from mountains to sea, while the eastern side, ahi-kā, delves into Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s deep connection to Tāmaki Makaurau and features a range of treasured taonga.
Through Te Wharekura, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Auckland Council invite all to learn, appreciate and protect the cultural and environmental heritage of Te Waitematā.
