Pepeha: Who are you?
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This is where our story begins. A pepeha is an identity statement, it's how Māori introduce ourselves.
We invite you to share your story with us – your place of belonging.
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Te Maunga | The Mountain
What maunga has shaped you, the mountain that challenges you and has helped you rise above?
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Te Awa | The Body of Water
Where are the waters that call your name and take you to your edge – a life source you always return to?
![māori warrior](https://te-pa-tu.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Te-Pa-Tu_Tangata-2_Med-1260x840.jpg)
Nō Ahau | My City
How far have you come – where is the heart of your village? Where do your roots lie?
![family](https://te-pa-tu.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Te-Pa-Tu_Tangata-19_Med-1260x838.jpg)
Tōku Whānau | My Family
Who are your whānau, the ones that have nurtured and shaped you?
![Girl and poi](https://te-pa-tu.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Te-Pa-Tu_Tangata-16_Med-1260x840.jpg)
Tōku Ingoa | My Name
What is your name, how does the world know you?