Te Kainga Marire is an inner city native garden. Te Kainga Marire is Maori for the peaceful encampment. The garden was awarded the rating of New Zealand Gardens Trust Garden of National Significance in 2005. 1972 - acre clay wasteland purchased in Te Henui Valley. 1973 - 74 Perimeter planting, including orchard. 1976 House building commences. 1977 House completed and landscaping commences. 1990 Garden first opens to the public.