Paaraawera marae (Te Taumata ki Paaraawera) is located 15 kilometres to the south-east of Te Awamutu.

The principal hapuu for this marae are Ngaati Ruru, Waenganui and Werokoko of Ngaati Raukawa. The whare is named Tane-i-rangi-kapua. The marae connects to the Tainui waka, the awa Waikato and the maunga Maungatautari.