We invite Year 11–13 students from Presbyterian Churches and Church Schools to join us for two days of fun, food, faith, and leadership development. Hosted by Te Aka Puaho, the Presbyterian Church Schools Resource Office and the PYM Youth Leaders Network, this marae stay offers an immersive learning experience exploring:

• Tikanga Maori

• The emergence of Christianity among Maori and how Te Ao Maori (the Maori worldview) and Christianity can be woven together 

• The partnership between the Presbyterian Church and Te Aka Puaho

• The Treaty of Waitangi 

• Leadership principles from Te Ao Maori

Each school or church is invited to nominate up to 5 year 11-13 students. Please discuss with us if you would like to nominate additional students. 

Ideally students need to be accompanied by a youth leader, chaplain or a teacher. Please discuss with us if you are not able to do so. 

This is event is proudly supported by the Justice-Compassion Trust. The aim of the Trust is to raise the church’s engagement in local communities in ministries of justice and compassion.

Year 2 Tuakana Stream

Returning students can apply for the Tuakana Stream. This stream offers new teaching content to build on the year 1 experience and opportunity of stepping into leadership roles during the event. We have 20 spots available for the Year 2 Stream. Click here for more information and to apply.

Event Cost

Standard registration received before the 4th of May $140pp

Late registration received between the 5th of May and the 21st of May- $160pp

Registration includes accomodation on the marae, until sold out, plus all meals for the duration of the event.

Additional accommodation options are avaialbe.

Travel Subsidies

 We are delighted to offer the following subsidies for those flying from far afield:

•  For those flying from Wellington, Palmerston North and Whanganui there is a $80 subsidy available per person.

• For those flying from the South Island (Christchurch up to Nelson and Blenheim) there is $150 subsidy available per person.

•  For those flying from the lower South Island (Dunedin, Queenstown and Invercargill) there is a $200 subsidy available per person.

There are a limited amount of funds available for these subsidies, so we encourage you to apply for them ASAP.

To receive a reimbursement, send the email confirmation of your flight to matt@pym.org.nz with your bank account details. Reimbursements will only be paid out at the completion of the event.

Carpool Reimbursements

For any group travelling more than 300km one way with 4 or more participants attending Te Rangatahi Noho Marae an $50 reimbursement is available for that vehicle. 

If you are travelling in a larger vehicle, for every multiple of 4 people you take, that same multiple of $50 will be given. eg, if you drive a van with 12 people more than $300 kms you will be entitled to a $150 reimbursement.

For any group travelling more than 400km one way with 4 or more participants attending Te Rangatahi Noho Marae an $80 reimbursement is available for that vehicle. 

The same rule for multiples applies, for 8 people you will receive $160, for 12 $240

To receive a reimbursement you will need to submit a fuel receipt or multiple receipts totalling at least the amount you are wanting to be reimbursed either once you have arrived at the event or on your return home.

If your car isn’t full to receive the reimbursement, we encourage you to think about carpooling with people from other local congregations and schools. Consider calling youth leaders or chaplains you know from other churches and ask if they want a road trip with you.

Free Shuttle Service from Tauranga Airport

A free shuttle service will leave Tauranga Airport at Airport at 1:00pm on Saturday the 31st of May and return to the Airport by 12:30pm on Monday the 2nd of June . Click here to register  to use this service before the 15th of May.

More information about Ohope Marae

Ohope Marae is New Zealand’s only Christian Marae, built in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa NZ (PCANZ )and Te Aka Puahu, the PCANZ’s Maori Synod. The Tikanga of the marae is Christian, here manuhiri (guests) will experience the Christian Faith expressed through Maori culture.

The marae is situated at Ohope Beach immediately behind Ohope Christian Camp.

Ohope Marae offers catered meals but is unable to ensure complete allergen safety for those with severe food allergies. These people may be required to bring and prepare their own food. Please discuss your dietary needs with us

To discuss any detail about this event please contact us