This is a general term, though, and different types of whare served different purposes:
* Whare rūma: The main dwelling, often rectangular and with a central fireplace.
* Whare pā: A fortified house, used for defense.
* Whare kai: A kitchen or cooking house.
* Whare moana: A house built on the beach, often used for fishing.
* Whare tapere: A house for performing arts.
* Whare kura: A schoolhouse.
It's important to remember that the specific types of whare and their names varied across different Māori tribes and regions.