Mahuri Marae was built under the direction of Wiremu Ruka Te Korakora, kaikōrero of Ngāti Pakau, in order that his whānau would never again be turned away in their time of need.  ​ Two of Wiremu's mokopuna had died and both times whānau were told they could not hold the tangi in the local community hall (now Taheke Marae) Wiremu’s oldest son, Barney Te Rauwhero, was tasked with overseeing the job of building the marae, and the whānau worked hard and made great sacrifices to raise the money.  The chosen site was on the riverside on the land block Taheke 22.  1949 - Construction began  1950 - Build completed in January. ​ 1969 - Due to flooding the marae buildings were moved up the hill and placed where they stand today on Taheke 23A. This whenua was gifted by Hiri Reihana Ruka. 1976 - The Māori Land Court gazetted the 2 acres for the purpose of a marae “such reservation to be known as Mahuri Marae.” 1980 - Over the years, the marae buildings and gardens have been developed as the needs of the whānau evolved. The original wharemoe was extended and the wharekai was also renovated. 1991 - Five papakainga houses were built on a further two acres gifted by Kauere Reihana Ruka. 2004 - A new ablutions block and covered decking between the whare Tūpuna and the wharepaku updated the marae significantly. The kāuta is and has always been an icon of the marae, and anyone who has spent time there over the decades will know that for the Ruka whānau, music by the open fire is an essential part of the Mahuri experience. Many talented and successful musicians and performers including the Hi Marks and Reg Ruka whakapapa to Mahuri Marae. 2022 - A building inspection dated September 9th highlighted a number of serious health and safety concerns, in particular in regard to the wharekai - Te Koopū o Mahuri - which was deemed unsafe for occupancy. On September 17th 2022, the trustees and beneficiaries made the decision to close the wharekai and begin the process of rebuilding. Currently - Te uri o Mahuri are hugely motivated to rebuild our wharekai so that we can once more properly observe tikanga around manaaki towards our whānau and manuhiri. Our new fundraising committee has developed a strategic plan to support the project and welcomes anyone who is keen to get involved with this kaupapa. Our goal is to see Mahuri fully functioning and thriving. This rebuild will be an important first step towards rekindling and revitalising our kaitiakitanga.