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...

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...

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...

The Power of "Ko" in Pepeha: Focusing on What Matters Most When learning how to introduce ourselves using a pepeha , one of the first...

I'm a New Arrival to Aotearoa Moving to Aotearoa offers a unique opportunity to connect with local traditions while honouring your own...

This example pepeha urutau (adapted pepeha) has a greeting at the start and a greeting at the end. Thus the whole thing is a mihimihi or...

Thabo's pepeha urutau beautifully reflects a blend of his South African heritage and his new connections in Aotearoa. By honoring his...

Introduction This pepeha urutau is a beautiful tapestry of identity and belonging. It weaves together the ancestral roots from Poihākena...