A long threshold timber with the front surface usually carved. The paepae roa extends across the front of the porch with a piece usually cut away in front of the door to facilitate access. Used by orators to sit on during powhiri
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Alternative Terms Paepae kainga awha; Paepae kai awha; Paepae kaiawa; Kainga awha; Patakitaki; Paepae waho; Paepae