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Ruapeka Marae - South Waikato


Have you ever had one of those moments where you're driving along and then suddenly something catches your eye and you suddenly stop to take photos. I had one of those moments today, we had been out most of the day with our cameras at different places enjoying the scenery when we drove past the Ruapeka Marae near Putaruru.


I have a thing for Maori Maraes but sadly there aren't nearly enough unless you go off the beaten track. This one is a real eye catcher, and with the Maori carved Pous lining the fence along with the yellow daisies covering the field I couldn't help but take some shots.


Apparently it's one of many maraes around the area. On such a scorching hot Summer's day it was really nice to stop and rest for a bit :-)

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Comments

Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said…
Wow, that's really something! Nice photos!
6 January 2017 at 16:14
Jocee said…
Pretty place and nice shots :-)
6 January 2017 at 16:27
Andrea said…
When i visited NZ i had lovely time taking photos of those dandelions and other weeds mingling with it.
6 January 2017 at 18:56
Photo Cache said…
Yap I've done that. Glad you stopped and took photos.
6 January 2017 at 19:22
local alien said…
Wow that's an unusual carving for a marae, for me anyway. Wonderful carving and photos
6 January 2017 at 20:11
eileeninmd said…
Hello, they are neat carvings. Great find and photos. BTW, the bird on my post that you asked about is called an Anhinga or like your Darter. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!
7 January 2017 at 01:33
Wayne said…
It snowed here last night, just sayn'

The carvings are really, really cool!!

7 January 2017 at 03:12
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Now those are cool. And given that it is cold here and snowy, I love reading about a scorching summer.
7 January 2017 at 03:36
Christine said…
How fascinating and definitely worth taking time to back track and photograph this!
7 January 2017 at 05:51
Rhonda Albom said…
That is a vey interesting pole. I like the paintwork.
7 January 2017 at 10:41
betty-NZ said…
Thanks for showing me one I haven't seen before!
15 January 2017 at 13:29
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