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![Red statue in a BOP marae](/media/1075/red-statue-marae-bop-1500-banner.jpg?height=220&v=1d9a83ea0a6e070)
Marae locations
There are 224 marae across the region. Marae are the cultural and political centres for whānau, iwi/hapū.
Marae are waahi tapu where ritual encounters are performed (pōwhiri), important issues debated (wānanga), celebrations are held (whakangahau), and where our deceased lie (tangihanga).