Hauora

Te Whare Tapa Whā is a Māori model of wellbeing created by Sir Mason Durie. 

The four walls of the whare each represent one of the four parts of our well being. Its foundation resting on the whenua / land.  The whare demonstrates the interconnectedness between the four areas and how they each require balance for our overall health and wellbeing.  

Taha Hinengaro - Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 

• How we think

• How we feel

• Our emotions and thoughts 

Taha Tinana - Physical Wellbeing 

• Our body

• Moving, eating well, sleeping 

Taha Whānau - Family and Social Wellbeing 

• Our whānau and friends

• Feeling loved, safe and supported

• Belonging 

Taha Wairua - Spiritual Wellbeing

• Who we are inside

• Values, beliefs, identity 

• Feeling connected (to culture, nature, or purpose)