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  • Marae building with window frame featuring 12 kiore (rats)
    Rights: Phillip Capper, CC BY 2.0 Published 10 September 2024 Size: 2.8 MB Referencing Hub media

    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.

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