Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae
Te Poho-o-Rawiri
One of New Zealand's largest Māori meeting houses, its interior covered in fine carvings and woven panels that showcase East Coast Māori craftsmanship.
Built in 1925, this is one of the country's largest traditional Māori meeting houses (wharenui). Its carved posts, woven panels (tukutuku), and painted rafters showcase the superb craftsmanship of the Ngāti Porou iwi of the East Coast, and a small church stands beside it. The marae is a living community space. Visits must be arranged in advance through the local visitor centre or the iwi, and visitors must observe protocol: remove shoes before entering and follow your hosts' directions. Located at the foot of Kaiti Hill.
Opening hours
Visits by reservation
Nearby sights
- Titirangi / Kaiti Hill Lookout
- Gisborne Inner Harbour
- Puhi Kai Iti / Cook Landing Site
- Gisborne City Vintage Railway (Wa165)
- Tairāwhiti Museum
- Waikanae & Midway Beach
- Gisborne Botanical Gardens
- Wainui Beach