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Te Kura Whare

Te Kura Whare – Tūhoe Living Building

Te Kura Whare is New Zealand’s first living building. It embodies Tūhoe and Tūhoetana values of respect for nature and whenua, inspired by the unity of people.

Te Kura Whare offers a unique opportunity to bring your hui or event to New Zealand’s most sustainable building.

Facilities include the Tribal Chamber that is suitable for conferences, dinners and other large events. The space can seat up to 500 attendees. An outdoor amphitheatre is available for outdoor events, including concerts, dances, plays or other large functions that require space for up to 3000 people.

Three smaller hui rooms can host team or group discussions. Each room can seat up to 8 people comfortably. Onsite catering for your event available from Mou Mou Kai Café on request.

Contact Details

12 Tūhoe Street
Tāneatua
New Zealand

More things to do

Kayaking adventures at Whale Island, Ohiwa Harbour and Otarawairere Bay. Guided tours and hires for independent travelers, family groups, businesses and schools. 

Everyone welcome, from first-time anglers to experienced fishermen. Because a day fishing is never a day wasted!

Te Papaka pa is rich in Ngāti Awa history. From the summit, a magnificent panorama landward and seaward avails. Nowadays the site is no longer inhabited but is open to sightseers.  

The spectaular Tarawera Falls is a 35-metre high waterfall on the Tarawera River that flows out of Lake Tarawera and across a lava flow

Hidden within this complex mural by American street artist Brian Gonnella, Taurahere Tangata, are many stories, references, and important Tīpuna of the Kopeopeo area.

Experience one hour of awesome jet boating and view the majestic scenery at the Motu River.

Experience the fun and thrill of the surfing lifestyle at beautiful West End, Ohope Beach. Local qualified instructors will teach individuals or groups.

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