Te Ara Tapuwae o te Whare Pāremata

Te Ara Tapuwae o te Whare Pāremata (The Trodden Pathway of Parliament) is a Māori history tour of Parliament, starting with early interactions between Māori & Pākehā (Europeans), and reflecting on key people and events that have since shaped Parliament and the development of New Zealand's electoral system.

This tour tells the story of Māori involvement, participation, and influence in Parliament.

Te Ara Tapuwae presents a unique look at iconic places in Parliament such as the original Matangireia room and the Māori Affairs Select Committee Room, and various significant taonga from the Parliament collection.

This tour generally lasts around 90 minutes.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

New Zealand Parliament Buildings, 1 Museum Street, Wellington, New Zealand