Poihaakena marae is located in Raglan (Whaaingaroa), about 50 km due west of Hamilton. The primary hapuu for this marae is Ngaati Tahinga of Tainui.

The whare tupuna is Tainui a Whiro. The marae connects to the Tainui waka, the moana Whaaingaroa, the awa Wainui and the maunga Karioi.