The Wharenui

Wharenui

The Wharenui is a house that is an Important person to the tribe. The
Wharenui represents a special Ancestor. These are some parts of the
wharenui: Koruru (head),heke (ribs),tāhuhu (spine),maihi (arms),raparapa
(hands) and poutokomanawa (heart).

The Wharenui is like a book. Certain people can read the carvings inside and
outside (It’s like pages to a book of history). Inside of the Wharenui there is
photographs of people that have passed away that were special to the tribe,
so they will never be forgotten.

The Wharenui is sometimes a meeting house where a lot of people have
special meetings. Sometimes it has  special occasions like weddings and
birthdays. The Wharenui is also a place to go when you need help.