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Beyond Templates: What Pepeha & Mihimihi Mean Today

Many people want to engage respectfully with pepeha and mihimihi, but aren’t always sure how. Can non-Māori/tauiwi and pākehā have a pepeha? What’s the difference between pepeha and mihimihi? This article shares whakaaro from Māori practitioners to help learners understand what these practices are for, how they’ve evolved, and how to move forward with confidence and respect.

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