What is Te Whare Tapa Wha/Hauora

What is Te Whare Tapa Wha/Hauora?

Hauora is thinking about the 4 dimensions (parts) of Maori health. It is represented

by a 4 sided house (called a Wharenui). The 4 sides are Taha Whanau (social), Taha

Tinana (physical), Taha Wairua (spiritual) and Taha Hinengaro (emotional). All 4 parts

are important and need to be equal - if one is not healthy, the others are affected.


Taha Tinina (physical health) includes eating healthy, workouts and exercise, drink

water, shower regularly and brush your teeth.



Taha Wairua (spiritual health) includes your beliefs like God.


Taha Hinengaro (emotional health) includes depression, anxiety, if you are happy

or sad.





Taha Whanau (social health) includes family, friends, classmates and other

relationships.