 Whakatū Marae, in the suburb of Atawhai, is the "marae" (meeting ground) of Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Kōata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui.It includes the Kākāti "wharenui" (meeting house).Several major events take place