Graytown - Papawai Marae

The Papawai Marae, the main stronghold in the 1890s of the Kotahitanga movement that fought vehemently for self-government for the Maoris. Discussions were held here between the government and representatives of the Maoris. Subsequently the movement was absorbed into the Young Maori Party. The carvings round the marae face inwards, not outwards as was usual. A small Maori house that belonged to the tohunga (priest) still stands.