About this kōrero
Naming your pēpi is a big responsibility, and like Newton, you may find inspiration within your own whakapapa. In this kōrero, we hear from a Pāpā who, alongside his partner, chose a tūpuna name for their daughter.
Guided by his kaumātua and whakapapa, this decision connected their child deeply to their identity, whenua, and tīpuna.
Seven years on, he reflects on the significance of that choice for his whānau and whakapapa.
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