Rawhitiroa Marae  

The sharing and co-operation shown by two Northland communities is a perfect example of how marae can help build
better communities.

Last year the people of Rawhitiroa Marae, near Kaikohe, planned to rebuild their toilet block. But before they started, they talked to the people at Pakanae Marae, in Opononi, where a modern, eco-friendly sewage system had recently been installed.

Many of their points have been included in the plans for Rawhitiroa Marae.

Rawhitiroa Marae will also meet modern standards with its fire protection system, which meets New Zealand fire sprinkler system standards and protects all its buildings.