Each pepeha has been provided to the rūnanga it originates from. In the same correspondence, is seeking amendments, updates and inclusions. Because of this process, this is the most authoritative resource available to learn your pepeha.
Only the images of marae (unless otherwise stated) need permission from the rūnanga the image perceives. The rest of the site and contents is Traditional Knowledge.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu was established by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act 1996. It is the legal and governing entity for the whole iwi, and the Act also defines the Ngāi Tahu takiwā. It became the post-settlement governance entity under the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998, which followed Te Kerēme, the Ngāi … Read more
This section will increase as public domain books are digitised or are provided by whānau. Currently many of the online texts need to be formatted to allow for better reading. The Southern Districts of New Zealand. Shortland, Edward 1851 The Ancient History of the Maori, his mythology and traditions: Horo-uta or Taki-Tumu migration [VOL. III] … Read more
Most of details on this page have been provided by the Ministry of Education on December 19 2019. The list was complied by searching the database of buildings as schools are not legally obliged to state if they have a marae. Cashmere High School for example is no on the Ministry of Education list, but … Read more
Au ahi au ora. Au moana, aua noa atu. This whakataukī can be understood as the contrast of the comforting warmth of a fire ashore with the uncertainty of a stormy or foggy sea. A version of this was recorded in Moeraki in 1920 and is attributed to tipuna Albert Wānaka Weka. He tītī huatahi … Read more
Hawea The first tribe to settle in the South Island. Chief Taiehu and his axe was Awhioraki. Waka: Kapakitua. A very dark people with thick curly hair and strong white teeth. Tipuna: Hawea-i-te-raki, the son of the chief Waitaha-Ariki (pg 21 Traditions and Legends of Southern Maori J Beattie.) Te Rapuwai/Rapuai/Nga ai Tanga a te … Read more
Ngāi Tahu, or Kāi Tahu, is the principal Māori iwi of the southern region of New Zealand. Its takiwā is the largest in New Zealand, and extends from Blenheim, Mount Mahanga and Kahurangi Point in the north to Stewart Island in the south. The takiwā comprises 18 rūnanga corresponding to traditional settlements. Māuka tapu: Aoraki … Read more
Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. Its takiwā centres on Arowhenua and extends from Rakaia to Waitaki, sharing interests with Ngāi Tūāhuriri ki Kaiapoi between Hakatere and Rakaia, and thence inland to Aoraki and the Main Divide. Pepeha Waka: Uruao Mauka: Tarahoua Awa: … Read more
Hokonui Rūnanga is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā centres on the Hokonui region and includes a shared interest in the lakes and mountains between Whakatipu-Waitai and Tawhitarere with other Murihiku Rūnanga and those located from Waihemo southwards. Pepeha Waka: Tākitimu, Uruao Tipuna: Tūtemakohu, Te Rakitauneke … Read more
Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā centres on Karitane and extends from Waihemo to Purehurehu and includes an interest in Ōtepoti and the greater harbour of Ōtakou. The takiwā extends inland to the Main Divide sharing an interest in the … Read more
Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā extends from Te Parinui o Whiti to the Hurunui River and inland to the Main Divide. Pepeha Waka: Araiteuru, Tākitimu, Uruao Maunga: Tapuae-o-Uenuku Moana: Te Tai o Marakura Awa: Waiautoa, Oarao Whare: Maru Kaitātea Wharekai: Te … Read more
Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā centres on Koukourarata and extends from Pohatu Pā to the shores of Te Waihora including Te Kaituna. Contact 9 Puāri Road, RD 2, Diamond Harbour 8972 Ph 03 3398 308 Email: koukourarata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koukourarata Google Map: … Read more
Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā is centred at Makaawhio and extends from the south bank of the Pouerua River to Piopiotahi and inland to the Main Divide together with a shared interest with Te Rūnaka o Kāti Waewae in the … Read more
Mangamaunu marae is north of Kaikōura township on the coast south of Mangamaunu itself. The primary hapu for this marae are Ngāti Kuri and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura of Ngāi Tahu. Address: 1137 State Highway 1 Kaikōura Canterbury 7371 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NgaUriKiMangamaunu The marae was gifted by the elders of Kaikōura for a church reserve in 1890, … Read more
Te Rūnanga o Moeraki is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki centres on Moeraki and extends from Waitaki to Waihemo and inland to the Main Divide. Pepeha Waka: Uruao Tipuna: Tiramōrehu Moana: Arai-te-uru Maunga: Te Kohurau, Aoraki Awa: Waitaki, Kakaunui, Waihemo Roto: Te Waimātaitai Whare: Uenuku Whare Kai: … Read more
Te Rūnanga o Ōnuku is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā centres on Ōnuku and the hills and coasts of Akaroa to the adjoining takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata and Wairewa Rūnanga. Pepeha Waka: Tākitimu Moana: Takamatua Maunga: Ōteauheke, Tuhiraki Awa: Awaiti Tupuna whare: Karaweko Marae: Ōnuku … Read more
Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā centres on Oraka and extends from Waimatuku to Tawhititarere sharing an interest in the lakes and mountains from Whakatipu-Waitai to Tawhititarere with other Murihiku Rūnanga and those located from Waihemo southwards. Pepeha Waka: Tākitimu Moana: Te Ara a … Read more
Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā centres on Ōtakou and extends from Purehurehu to Te Matau and inland, sharing an interest in the lakes and mountains to the western coast with Rūnanga to the North and to the South. Pepeha Maunga: … Read more
Te Rūnanga o Rāpaki is one of 18 Papatipu Rūnanga across Te Waipounamu as seen in the resource. The takiwā centres on Rāpaki and includes the catchment of Whakaraupo and Te Kaituna. Pepeha Waka: Tākitimu, Uruao, Makawhiu Takata: Te Rakiwhakaputa Moana: Whakaraupō Maunga: Te Poho o Tamatea Pōkai Whenua Awa: Ōmaru Whare Tipuna: Wheke Marae: Te Rapaki o … Read more