Response to Text

 1. A pepeha is… 

a) A way of saying hi!       b) A way of introducing yourself

c) Where you come from       d) the Te Reo word for pepper

2. For Maori, the waka in their pepeha tell us what?

a) What car they drive                               b) That they own a waka

c) How their tupuna arrived in Aotearoa       d) None of the above

3. Explain why is a pepeha is a way of showing that you value the local environment

A pepeha is a way of showing that you value the local environment and the important connection you have with the natural world. Did you know that for Maori, pepeha tell the story of how their tupuna came to Aotearoa in large waka.

4. True or False: Your hapu is your family (aunties, cousins, grandparents etc.)

a) True b) False

5. Which of the following is NOT something mentioned in a pepeha?

a) Iwi b) Kaumatua

c) Marae d) Tikanga

6. Why is it important for kid to know their pepeha?

It identifies important places like your maunga, awa and marae. A pēpi and their whānau may have several pepeha that link them to their different whānau. When it's appropriate, especially at the start of a hui or gathering where we don't all know each other, a pepeha is great way to make links and connect with others.