This marae was built in the early 1880's, for the visit of King Tāwhiao to the district, which occurred in 1883 according to articles from the Manawatū Daily Times and the Feilding Star. The marae was situated in Awahuri, on the east bank of the Ōroua River, and was built by Ngāti Kauwhata. The wharenui (Te Iwa) fell into disrepair in the early 20th century, and was destroyed by an unnamed cyclone that impacted the Manawatū and the Wairarapa during 1936.
Edited by Lydia Smith, 2023.