Wharenui vs. Marae: What's the Difference?
Wharenui and Marae Definitions
Wharenui
An ornamental Maori meeting house representing the body of a tupuna, forming part of the larger marae complex.
Marae
(archaic) a Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure
Marae
The courtyard of a Maori wharenui or meeting-house and the buildings around it.
