Raetihi has been home to tangata whenua since time immemorial.  Today over 65% of local residents identify as Māori.

There are six marae in the Raetihi area associated with iwi and hapu.

Once upon a time the marae all came under the auspices of Uenuku and Tamakana.  Over time intermarriage connected families across the iwi rohe.

• Mākaranui Marae

• Mangamingi Marae

• Marangai Marae 

• Mō te Katoa Marae

• Raetihi Pāh

• Tuhi Ariki Marae