At school we have been learning about our pepeha and what each part means. We have also been writing our own pepeha and finding out where our ancestors are from. I learned how to say grandma in Māori (Kuia) and how to introduce my grandparents on both sides. I have really enjoyed learning about my pepeha. I found it hard to memorise mine. Do you know your Pepeha?
Here is mine!
KIA ORA KOUTOU
Ko Hikurangi Te Maunga
Ko Waiapu TE AWA
NŌ Tokomaru pei ŌKU TĪPUNA
KO Te Ariuru TE Marae
Ko Ngati Porou TE IWI
KO Koputaroa TE KURA
NŌ Taitoko AHAU
Ko Edwards TŌKU Whanau
I te taha O TŌKU MĀMĀ
KO Baz O TŌKU Koro
KO Pat O TŌKU Kuia
I te taha O TŌKU PĀPĀ
KO Pete O TŌKU Koro
Ko Lynn O TŌKU Kuia
KO Kylie TŌKU MĀMĀ
KO Robert TŌKU PĀPĀ
KO Maddi TŌKU Tuākana
KO Hayley TŌKU Tēina
KO Aqua TAKU Manu
KO Maggie TAKU Kuri
KO Annabel AHAU
No REIRA TĒNĀ KOUTOU KATOA