Photos: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Northland's Karetu Marae

Warriors during the powhiri to welcome politicians.

Hundreds of people turned up to a celebration of Ngati Manu MPs at Karetu Marae on Saturday.

The small marae near Kawakawa put on a powerful welcome for special guests, including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

The event was a celebration of Ngati Manu MPs including Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis, Tamaki Makaurau MP Peeni Henare, Labour list MP Willow-Jean Prime, Minister for Maori Development and Local Government Nanaia Mahuta, and Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene.

Photographer John Stone captured the event.

Sonny Tangira with moko Sonny Tangira Jr and Lance Wilson.

Janelle Murphy, Ayah Kautai, Julie Mackey, and Craig Mackey.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has her photo taken with Maori Wardens.

Gaylene Cherrington-Wilcox having a korero under the shade at Karetu Marae.

Te Kauri McPherson during the challenge to politicians visiting Karetu Marae.

Green Party leader James Shaw accepts the rau laid down by warrior Te Kauri McPherson.

Helen Locke, of Ngati Manu descent, said it was a great honour for the hapu to welcome the Prime Minister.