An award-winning multipurpose function centre and waka house Te Raukura, Te Wharewaka o Pōneke is located on Wellingtons waterfront is within close proximity to top hotel accommodation and parking.
‘Te Raukura’ was opened on Waitangi Day 6 February 2011 and is of special significance to descendants from Te Ātiawa/Taranaki iwi katoa re-establishing a physical Māori presence not seen on the waterfront since 1880’s.
Impress your guests in the modern and beautiful Wharewaka Function Centre, a purpose-built facility offering 4 spaces, with a modern contemporary look and feel, this venue is a “must see”. Your guests can be welcomed to Wellington, Aotearoa so be sure to talk to us about our cultural services.
Bookings from 20 – 230 seated, up to 500 standing. Indoor, outdoor flow on the ground floor and stunning views on the first floor.
Talk to our experienced team and make Te Raukura, Te Wharewaka o Pōneke the destination for your next event, conference or function in Wellington.
Function Rooms
Te Raukura is of special significance to decendants from Te Ātiawa/Taranaki iwi. The rooms Mākaro, Matiu and Mokopuna are named after Kupe the legendary Polynesian explorer and overlook our harbour islands. Te Puni acknowledges the great Te Ātiawa chief Te Honiana Te Puni.
Audio Visual Services, Cultural Services and Tour Experiences
Te Raukura Te Wharewaka o Pōneke
Wharewaka Function Centre located on Taranaki Wharf an iconic building offering a place and space to connect supported by mana whenua Te Ātiawa ki Te Whanganui a Tara.
Check out our virtual tour and discover how Te Ātiawa’s vision Te Raukura became a reality on Wellington Waterfront.
Tiaki means care for people and place. By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to Aotearoa, New Zealand. To act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home.
Māori tourism offers you a unique insight into our world that has been shaped by our ancestors, our culture, our traditions, and our environment. At the heart of it all is manaaki manuhiri – care and respect for all people, from all places. We share with you our stories, our people, our place.
Qualmark – recognises those businesses that are focused on protecting what makes New Zealand unique and special. Our award can be proudly displayed as evidence that Te Wharewaka o Pōneke is committed to protecting our beautiful natural environment, enhancing connections with our local communities, whilst also delivering a quality, safe experience for all visitors.
TIA is uniquely positioned to shape tourism for the ongoing benefit of Aotearoa and our people. Through leadership, influence and action, we create an environment where our industry can develop in a sustainable way, delivering tangible benefits for business, communities, government, visitors and our environment.
New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment. Our business demonstrates Sustainability Commitment values of kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and rangatiratanga within the hospitality and tourism industry.
