The marae's buildings include the exquisitely carved Mahinarangi House, built in 1929. Next to Mahinarangi House is Turongo House, the Queens’ official residence.
The name Turangawaewae translates as meeting place, or, more poetically, as a place to stand.
TurangawaewaeMarae is the national marae of the Maori people of New Zealand.
It is the official residence and receptiion centre for the head of the Kingitanga - Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the current and 6th Maori Monarch.
Turangawaewae and all of its unique buildings is a physical representation of the determination of the Kingitanga to not only survive the last 200 years of turmoil, but to prosper and flourish under the leadership of monumental leaders like Te Puea and Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.
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