Takitumu Cultural & Arts Society is listed as a marae at 9 Tanners Rd, Mangere Bridge, Manukau, Auckland, with a Google rating of 4.5. Its website is takitumu.nz.
A marae is the central gathering place of a hapū or iwi, used for hui, tangihanga, celebrations, learning and community life. Visitors are welcome only by arrangement, so contact the people who look after it first, ideally through the website, and say why you want to visit. Expect a formal welcome, called a pōwhiri, if you come as a group, and follow the guidance of your hosts. Take your shoes off at the door of the wharenui, avoid eating or drinking inside, and ask before taking photographs. Regulars bring a koha, or gift, to acknowledge the hospitality, and they take care to be respectful of protocols and people.
For people in Mangere Bridge and South Auckland, Takitumu Cultural & Arts Society is the place to contact to find out how to visit or get involved.