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Te Hora marae, Canvastown

Te Hora marae, Canvastown

Te Hora marae at Canvastown is affiliated with Ngāti Kuia, who have a lengthy association with the Pelorus River valley and Pelorus Sound. A settlement of Treaty of Waitangi issues between Ngāti Kuia and the Crown was signed at the marae in August 2010.

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Malcolm McKinnon, Marlborough places – Pelorus valley, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/31821/te-hora-marae-canvastown (accessed 7 June 2026).

Story by Malcolm McKinnon, published 9 May 2011, updated 18 June 2015.

Comments

Awhi Ratapu
26 September 2022
Kia ora, My uncle said there was a marae called takutai or tukutai up the peloerus can you confirm?
Harriet
28 May 2018
Hi Christina, you can contact Te Hora marae directly here: http://www.tehoramarae.co.nz/contact-us/.
Christina Ewing
21 May 2018
Kia ora, my name is Christina Ewing PA to the General Manager of Maori Health(Te Waka Hauora) On June the 27th Wednesday, we would like to book your Marae for a Board and Iwi Health Board combined meeting. Is this possible? Also what catering services do you have? My phone number is 035461233 or email [email protected]