Koroniti Marae Pt 2

This is part of an old canoe prow that stands near the entrance to Koroniti marae, on the Wanganui River Rd.

There was a sign saying visitors could wander in freely at most times. But in more formal situations, visitors (manuhiri) are welcomed onto the marae in a ceremony (powhiri) during which they sit on these seats opposite the marae buildings.

Here is the gate outside the marae at Koroniti. Koroniti is a Maori form of "Corinth". On this river road you also find Hiruharama (Jerusalem), Atene (Athens), London etc.