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Wharenui carving at Roma Marae

Marae building with window frame featuring 12 kiore (rats)

Te Ōhākī – the wharenui at Roma Marae in Ahipara – has carvings of kiore. This demonstrates the closeness of kiore to Te Rarawa hapū Ngāti Waiora, Ngāti Pākahi, Te Patukirikiri and Parewhero.

You can view a close-up of the kiore carvings around the centre window here.

Rights: Phillip Capper, CC BY 2.0
Published:10 September 2024Size: 2.81 MB