Editing Marae (section)

===Traditional, church, and educational uses===
[[Image:Tanenuiarangi.jpg|right|thumb|Waipapa {{Lang|mi|marae|italic=no}}, [[University of Auckland]], New Zealand. The grassed area in front of the meeting house is the {{Lang|mi|marae ātea}}.]]Most iwi, hapū, and even many small settlements have their own marae. An example of such a small settlement with its own marae is at [[Hongoeka Bay]], [[Plimmerton]], the home of the renowned writer [[Patricia Grace]]. Since the second half of the 20th century, Māori in urban areas have been establishing intertribal ''marae'' such as [[Maraeroa]] in eastern [[Porirua]]. For many Māori, the ''marae'' is just as important to them as their own homes.

Some New Zealand churches also operate marae of their own, in which all of the functions of a traditional marae are carried out. Churches operating marae include the [[Anglican]], [[Presbyterian]], and [[Catholic]] churches. In recent years, it has become common for educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools, technical colleges, and universities, to build marae for the use of the students and for the teaching of Māori culture. These marae may also serve as a venue for the performance of official ceremonies relating to the school.

The {{Lang|mi|marae|italic=no}} of the [[University of Auckland]], for instance, is used for graduation ceremonies of the Māori Department, as well as welcoming ceremonies for new staff of the university as a whole. Its primary function is to serve as a venue for the teaching of {{Lang|mi|whaikōrero}} (oratory), Māori language and culture, and important ceremonies for distinguished guests of the university. Two detailed secondary-school marae are located in the [[Waikato]] at [[Te Awamutu College]] and [[Fairfield College]]. The latter was designed by a Māori architect with a detailed knowledge of [[carving]] and [[weaving]];{{Who|date=April 2019}} its {{Lang|mi|wharenui}} features an intricately carved revolving {{Lang|mi|pou}} (pillar) as well as many other striking features. In addition to school activities, it is used for weddings.

==== Tangihanga (funeral rites) ====
As in pre-European times, {{Lang|mi|marae|italic=no}} continue to be the location of many ceremonial events, including birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.  The most important event located at marae is the {{Lang|mi|[[tangihanga]]}}. {{Lang|mi|Tangihanga}} are the means by which the dead are farewelled and the surviving family members supported in Māori society. As indicated by Ka'ai and Higgins, "the importance of the tangihanga and its central place in marae custom is reflected in the fact that it takes precedence over any other gathering on the marae".<ref>Ka'ai, T. M., & Higgins, R. (2004). Te ao Māori – Māori world-view.  T. M. Ka'ai, J. C. Moorfield, M. P. J. Reilly, & S. Mosely (Eds.), ''Ki te whaiao: An introduction to Māori culture and society'' (pp. 13–25). Auckland. New Zealand: Pearson Education.</ref>{{Rp|90}}