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Tūtahi Tonu wharenui has reopened as Ngā Tauira marae. Photo: Dean Carruthers

13 August 2024

In partnership with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Waipapa Taumata Rau has unveiled a new marae, Ngā Tauira. It marked a milestone in the University’s history, celebrating the re-establishment of the historic Tūtahi Tonu wharenui.

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