Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Whakarongotai Marae



  • Sometimes called Puku Mahi Tamariki.
  • Originally it was only a meeting house in Greenway Rd 1850 but it was moved in 1886.
  • focal point for iwi 1880
  • in the 1970’s -1980’s it was renovated and more buildings were erected
  • Only remaining Marae in local district
  • Whakarongotai, previously known as Puku Mahi tamariki, and Aorewa Wharekai
  • Whakarongotai actually means “listening to the tide”.  
  • By Conor



                

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