Maroa, was re established sometime during WW2, when the men were at war, the whare was brought to present site by bullocks and logs, the women of the kainga erected it. Known as Maroa nui a Tia.
Pepeha:
Ko Maroa nui a Tia te Marae
Ko Te Puku o te Poihipi te Whare tupuna
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Maroa te maunga
Ko Ngati Rauhoto te Hapuu
Ko Ngati Tuwharetoa te Iwi
Ko Te Arawa te Waka
Ko Te Haora Te Heheu te tangata