Are you an overseas visitor to New Zealand? Have you heard of a pepeha or specifically a pepeha whakarite? For non-Māori, we have...

On the surface, a pepeha urutau - a form of pepeha whakarite developed by Māori to help Tāngata Tiriti to reflect on themselves and...

Introduction In classrooms across Aotearoa, many students are learning to recite their pēpeha whakarite - a structured way of introducing...

Introduction The New Zealand Teachers Council requires all teachers to demonstrate a genuine and ongoing commitment to Te Tiriti o...

Preparing New Teachers for Aotearoa: The Role of Pepeha and the Board In 2025, New Zealand is expected to face a significant teacher...

INTRODUCTION With Aotearoa facing a nationwide teacher shortage, forecasted to reach 1,250 by 2025, schools are increasingly relying on...

Introduction - Teacher Shortage Aotearoa is facing a serious teacher shortage. In 2025 alone, it's predicted that we’ll be short by 1,250...

On the surface, a pepeha Māori  may seem like a list of facts - names of mountains, rivers, ancestors, marae, waka - that is, significant...

Introduction Te reo Māori is the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand, and learning even a little can enrich your understanding of...

INTRODUCTION In Aotearoa, identity is deeply tied to relationships—relationships with whenua, tangata, and history. One of the most...

Absolutely! An organisation or business can—and should—have a pepeha urutau. Like all things, an organisation or business carries its own...

Introduction In today’s ever-evolving educational landscape, school principals play a crucial role in shaping the cultural and academic...

Ko te kai a te rangatira, he kōrero. The food of chiefs is dialogue. Introduction Pēpeha are more than an introduction; they are a...

Introduction Many new citizens to Aotearoa find themselves at their citizenship ceremony hearing the sounds of te reo Māori. For some, it...

A Special Book Imagine holding a book in your hands that tells the story of who you are—not just in words, but in images that bring your...

A Pepeha is a Whakapapa-Based Statement of Identity A pepeha  is more than just an introduction—it is a whakapapa-based statement of...

Reducing the Length of My Pepeha: Essentials and Adaptations Pepeha is a powerful way to introduce oneself, connecting people to their...

Understanding the Tikanga of Pepeha Whakarite: Structured Pepeha and Their Proper Use A pepeha whakarite is a deeply significant form of...

In recent years, the practice of introducing oneself using a pepeha  has gained popularity among Tāngata Tiriti (non-Māori New...

Framing Your Pepeha: A Declaration of Identity and Unity Across Aotearoa, more and more people are choosing to display their pepeha...