Steeped in cultural history, the Tāneatua and Waimana settlements lie to the south of Whakatāne. Both areas fall within the Ngāi Tūhoe rohe, and Waimana acts as the gateway to the rugged and immense Te Urewera.
No visit to Tāneatua is complete without a tour of Te Kura Whare at Tūhoe Te Uru Taumatua, the first ‘Living Building’ built in New Zealand. Te Kura Whare represents the story of Tūhoe, a depiction of their past, present and future.
Impressive architecture coupled with the mandate to create a completely sustainable structure has led to this unique building gaining accreditation on the world stage.
