Puoro Wananga Oct 09 - 02 - Hongoeka Marae, Wharenui, Tahuhu
Tāhuhu: see description of this photo
Kōwhaiwhai: Mauri
Ko tēnei mea ko te mauri, hei pupuri i te hau o te kāinga.
This is the mauri, holding the essence of home.
Mauri describes the life force, or essence, of all people and things, living and non-living.