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The community marae in Silverdale, Te Herenga Waka o Ōrewa, presented a proposal for its next step forward at the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board meeting on June 27.
Marae kaiwhakahaere (manager), Kereama Nathan, told local board members that the marae is financially sustainable, thanks to its core business of cultural and educational provision, but it needs to grow along with the community.
He was seeking the local board’s support for the long-term vision of building a Cultural Centre at the marae to provide for those increasing community needs, including an onsite health hub.
Kereama told members that the marae is currently navigating the resource consent process. They hope to be granted consent for the centre this year, after which they will be in a position to start formally costing the project.
