Te Hotu Manawa o Rangitāne o Manawatū Marae is the marae of the Rangitāne iwi, on the outskirts of Palmerston North in Awapuni. The meeting house is named Tūturu Pūmau, and the marae connects to the waka Kurahaupō, the Manawatū River and the Tararua ranges. The marae belongs to five hapū of Rangitāne, and it is run by Tanenuiarangi Manawatū Charitable Trust, the mandated iwi authority since 1989.
The marae's facilities can be hired within a Kaupapa Māori setting for seminars, workshops and conferences, for a half day, full day, overnight or weekend. It is also available for birthdays, weddings and whānau events. The website says it sleeps 80 to 100 guests and can host up to 150 people for conferences. The marae is five minutes' drive from the central city and 15 minutes from the airport, and the website describes it as quiet and peaceful. Our pick in Awapuni for a Kaupapa Māori setting for a hui, a conference or a family event.