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Turangawaewae




It is the official residence of the Maori Queen Te Atairangi Kaahu .

The marae's buildings include the exquisitely carved Mahinarangi House, built in 1929. Next to Mahinarangi House is Turongo House, the Queen's official residence.

The name ''Turangawaewae'' translates as ''meeting place'', or, more poetically, as ''a place to stand''.