05 February 2024

Te Whare Tapa Whā is a model of the 4 dimensions of wellbeing developed by Tā Mason Durie in 1984 to provide a Māori perspective on health.
The four dimensions are:

  • taha tinana (physical wellbeing)
  • taha hinengaro (mental wellbeing)
  • taha wairua (spiritual wellbeing)
  • taha whānau (family wellbeing)

With 4 walls, the wharenui is a symbol of these 4 dimensions. The wharenui has connections to the whenua (land, sea, natural world) which forms the foundations for the four dimensions

Wall Action
Taha Tinana (Physical Wellbeing)
  • Eat well and make sure I am not living off snacks and coffee
  • Continuing to train for the squash season. Maintaining my fitness.
    • Taha Whānau (Family Wellbeing)
  • Keeping in touch with my whanau
  • Keeping my evenings free for one on one time with my partner.
  • Maintaining a social event each week
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    Taha Hinengaro (Emotional and Mental Wellbeing)
  • Meditate and practise mindfulness each morning
  • List your things to be grateful for
  • Committing to my Dev Academy learning journey
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    Taha Wairua (Spiritual Wellbeing)
  • Touch grass and be connected to Papatūānuku
  • Value your kindness and remember to smile
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    Whenua (Interconnections to the land and environment)
  • Do your chores and keep the house tidy
  • Continue to enjoy your morning routine
  • Walk instead of drive when possible
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