Ako Tahi Pepeha

Pepeha is a traditional Māori way of introducing yourself, connecting you to your maunga, awa, whakapapa, and the people and places that shape who you are. Ako Tahi Pepeha guides you through building your own pepeha or mihimihi, step by step, in te reo Māori. Your information stays on your device. Ako Tahi Pepeha stores your data locally on your phone and does not share it with us or anyone else. Whether you’re a student learning your pepeha for the first time, a teacher supporting te reo Māori in your classroom, a visitor wanting to introduce yourself respectfully, or someone reconnecting with whakapapa, this app helps make your Māori introduction personal, meaningful, and yours to keep. WHAT IS A PEPEHA? A pepeha is a statement of identity rooted in te ao Māori. It can connect you to your maunga (mountain), awa (river), waka (canoe), iwi, hapū, marae, and tūpuna (ancestors). Sharing your pepeha is a meaningful way to introduce yourself and acknowledge the people and places that shape who you are. Pepeha structures can vary between iwi, hapū, and whānau, but they all serve the purpose of connecting people through identity, place, and whakapapa. WHAT IS A MIHIMIHI? For those who do not whakapapa Māori, a mihimihi may be more appropriate than a pepeha. A mihimihi is a culturally respectful way to introduce yourself, acknowledge where you come from, and make connections with others. Ako Tahi Pepeha supports both traditional pepeha and mihimihi, so people can choose the path that best fits their identity and context. FEATURES • Choose between a Traditional Pepeha, a Mihimihi, or a Custom introduction • Guided step-by-step builder, simply enter your details • Your introduction is generated automatically in te reo Māori • Save multiple pepeha for different situations (work, school, hui) • Rename, reorder, and customise your saved pepeha • Clean, simple experience designed for iOS → Students learning their pepeha at kura or university → Teachers supporting te reo Māori in the classroom → New Zealanders wanting to say their pepeha with confidence → Visitors and newcomers to Aotearoa wanting to introduce themselves respectfully → Learners at any stage of their te reo Māori journey → Anyone preparing for a hui, classroom, workplace, or community introduction Learn your pepeha. Share your story.