Pepeha Structure (curated) — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This educational illustration visually explains the structure of a Māori pepeha, an introduction stating tribal identity and connection to land and people. It features four distinct sections: 'Maunga (Mountain)', 'Awa (River)', 'Iwi (People)', and 'Tūrangawaewae (Place to stand)', each accompanied by a symbolic icon and a scenic illustration. The image includes the Māori phrase 'Ko au te maunga, ko au te awa, ko au te iwi, ko au te tūrangawaewae.' at the bottom, translating to 'I am the mountain, I am the river, I am the people, I am the place to stand.' This resource is ideal for slides, display posters, or cultural studies worksheets in New Zealand K-12 classrooms, introducing students to Māori language and concepts of identity. The visual style is a decorative illustration with an earthy color palette, combining stylized icons with scenic representations.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.