In this, the first of two episodes focused on the wharenui, we look at the origins of this iconic structure and celebrate some of the most remarkable examples in New Zealand. We visit:- Maori Village, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton/ Te Hau ki Turanga, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington/ Te Poho o Rukupo, Manutuke (Rongowhakaata), Te Noho Kotahitanga, Auckland Unitech.