Founded in 2023 by members of the Whakaraupō Carving Centre Trust who were presented with the opportunity to create Te Whare o Rei / Rei Gallery. A stone's throw away from Whakaraupō Carving Centre, Rei became a way to bring a creative Māori Māori kaupapa to the community. 

Within a short span of time, we have delivered numerous exhibitions highlighting an array of creative practices. Operating on artist support and the members of the community, Rei continues to hold a firm position as a community-led Māori space in Te Waipounamu.