Wairewa Rūnanga

The Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 has seen the recognition of Ngāi Tahu’s mana in relation to Wairewa and guaranteed tribal involvement in the future management of the site. The rehabilitation of Te Roto o Wairewa is a major focus for the Wairewa Rūnanga today.

In the past, Wairewa provided a rich supply of tuna to Māori communities who did not have their own sources. The harvesting and preparation of tuna at Wairewa continues today though numbers are greatly reduced.

Rūnanga Office Contact Details:

Wairewa Marae

Representative: Charisma Rangipunga
Postal Address: P O Box 15011, Aranui, Christchurch 8643
Phone: 0800 Wairewa – 0800 9247392
Email: [email protected]
Website: Wairewa Rūnanga