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NZ Herald
4 days ago
- NZ Herald
Pepeha is your link on the Māori map: Te Hira Henderson
Kahungunu travelled down the east coast of the North Island, before finally settling in Mahia, where he remained for the rest of his life. Photo / NZME Opinion Te Hira Henderson is curator Taonga Māori, MTG. A pepeha is a customary thing that introduces and connects oneself to one tipuna, one mountain, one river, one meeting house, one marae and one tribe – with, of course, some variations. Essentially it locates you on the Māori map (of
NZ Herald
20-06-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
Matariki is the ‘door to the new year': Te Hira Henderson
Te Hira Henderson is curator Taonga Māori, MTG. Matariki/Pleiades, the door to the new year, its philosophy and inspiration, has been gaining momentum thanks to Dr Rangi Mataamua. National recognition of this event is growing, with many regions celebrating with their wider communities, and this is revitalising customary practices.
