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Mataatua: The House That Came Home
Mataatua, Te Manuka Tutahi, 105 Muriwai Drive, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand
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“Amazing experience.”
A wonderful experience that broadens and deepens your knowledge of Maori and local culture. Highly... read more
Grant N
Hastings, New Zealand
756205
We didn't have time to do the tour
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Date of experience: February 2020
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502Bob_H
Preston, United Kingdom
154101
Not knowing what to expect we turned up and had a look, having just missed the 10.00am guided tour we returned for the 12.00 midday one.
Fantastic experience and great guide the carvings are astounding and the light show fantastic - would recommend as worth taking the time - we even got Tea, Brownies and traditional Fried Bread at the end.
Date of experience: January 2020
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Mataatua, Guest Relations Manager at Mataatua: The House That Came Home, responded to this reviewResponded 10 March 2020
Kia ora 502Bob_H!
Thanks so much for taking time to let us know how much you enjoyed the experience! I'm sure our ancestors who etched their stories into those carvings in the 1870s will be pleased to hear how much their works amazed you!
Ngā mihi mahana
Te whānau @ Mataatua
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Mayana D
Auckland, New Zealand
10413
this is a very sacred whare, only took photos from the outside, as you will need to be escorted onto the premises, most likely a powhiri, Great to see the Ngati awa tangata have got their whare back, Very special to see this in Whakatane
Date of experience: December 2019
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Mataatua, Guest Relations Manager at Mataatua: The House That Came Home, responded to this reviewResponded 10 March 2020
Kia ora Mayana D,
Tēnā koe i wāu nā mihi mai ki a mātou o Ngāti Awa.
Thanks for your kind words. We're so fortunate to have Mataatua back and we're grateful for the many hours successive leaders of our iwi tirelessly and selflessly dedicated to the fight to have the house of our ancestors returned. E kore e mimiti te puna mihi kia rātou!
Thanks again for your warm compliments and we hope to one day host you at Mataatua if you ever return to Whakatāne.
Ngā mihi mahana
Te Whānau @ Mataatua
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Carryonupthekhyber
Martinborough, New Zealand
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Recommended. Well organized and presented, with the best sound and light show we have seen. A good way to gain a little insight into Maori history and culture.
Date of experience: November 2019
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Mataatua, Guest Relations Manager at Mataatua: The House That Came Home, responded to this reviewResponded 10 March 2020
Kia ora Carryonupthekhyber,
Thanks for your kind words and compliments, we're glad you enjoyed your time with us. We're very proud of Hiko: Legends Carved in Light, the Mataatua digital spectacle, and it's great to know it's still winning fans, as it has done since day one.
Thanks again and kia haumaru te hāere - travel safe!
Ngā mihi mahana
Te Whānau @ Mataatua
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kswindail
Mirrabooka, Australia
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We loved our morning here. Felt so welcomed and learnt a great deal. The experience was very personal. l
Date of experience: October 2019
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Mataatua, Guest Relations Manager at Mataatua: The House That Came Home, responded to this reviewResponded 10 March 2020
Tēnā koe kswindail,
Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you, but we just wanted to say thank you very much for, first of all, taking the time out to visit us here at Mataatua and then posting such kind feedback. We're very grateful.
Ngā mihi mahana
Te Whānau @ Mataatua
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wetraveln0w
Montpellier, France
8340
I wasn't really excited about this activity, but we had a couple of free hours before our next scheduled activity and a lady at the tourist office highly recommended it. So glad we went. Usually, I don't enjoy "cultural" activities - they feel forced and fake. This one didn't. And the story of the meeting house is interesting, plus, you get the opportunity to observe the carvings and weavings up close. The snacks afterward and the conversation with our guide Tam were also great. Overall, a worthwhile experience. Would highly recommend it.
Date of experience: July 2019
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Mataatua, Guest Relations Manager at Mataatua: The House That Came Home, responded to this reviewResponded 10 March 2020
Kia ora wetraveln0w,
Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you but we just wanted to say thanks so much for the awesome feedback and that we're glad you had such a great time spending time with us! We feel very privileged to be able to share our unique culture, history and traditions with visitors from all over the world and it's nice to know our commitment to being sincere and genuine in the way we host our visitors is recognised and valued.
Thanks again e hoa, and we'll be sure to pass on your compliments to Tame!
Ngā mihi mahana
Te Whānau @ Mataatua
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