The well-designed Kimiora (which means ‘to go in search of life, or of something which will be of benefit’) includes a balcony with a magnificent view over the Waikato River. The royal guests were delighted to see the fleet of small canoes and the three fully-carved war canoes sweep down the river. After a paddle salute, the crews anchored their craft and performed a magnificent haka, advancing up the bank towards the visitors and retreating again An especial thrill for those long associated with the marae is to see the historic dining hall Kimikimi begin a new life as a two-storey sleeping house. It is now situated beyond Pare-Waikato and Pare-Hauraki