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Poukai marae

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Poukai marae

Since the 1880s, during the reign of King Tāwhiao, the marae affiliated to the Kīngitanga have been held together by traditions such as the poukai, an annual circuit of visits by the king that includes feasting and cultural performances. This map shows the marae that are included in the round of poukai.

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Rahui Papa and Paul Meredith, Kīngitanga – the Māori King movement – Tūheitia, 2006–2024, and Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō, 2024–, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/map/37884/poukai-marae (accessed 18 June 2026).

Story by Rahui Papa and Paul Meredith, published 18 June 2012, updated 1 September 2024.

Comments

Raewyn Tai
02 March 2020
Annual Poukai are shared alternatively between Ngatira and Pikitu. Ngatira being the primary marae.
Ngataua Whaiapu
27 November 2017
I need all the poukais that are held in most marae in a year.