Parinui is a small Māori community in New Zealand, based around the Mangatiti Stream on the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.[1] The area, including the neighbouring settlement of Tieke Kāinga, is popular with tourists.[2]

The community has four marae, used as meeting places by local Māori:

References

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  1. ^ "Parinui, a Hill-top Kainga". New Zealand Railways Magazine. 4 (12). 1 April 1930.
  2. ^ "Marae stay appeals to Whanganui river tourists". Radio New Zealand. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  4. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.

39°16′10″S 175°02′38″E / 39.269583°S 175.043847°E / -39.269583; 175.043847