Ta Mason Durie developed the Te Whare Tapa Wha model in 1984 to represent the Maori perspective on Health and Wellbeing. It is comprised of a house like structure, with Taha Tinana (physical), Taha Hinengaro (Mental and Emotional), Taha Wairua (spiritual), and Taha Whanau (Family wellbeing) being the walls and roof of the house. Our Whenua (Land) is the base of our structure.
| Wall | Activity |
|---|---|
| Taha Tinana | Going for a walk with my pepe |
| Taha Hinengaro | Focus on positive reinforcement thinking | Taha Wairua | Practicing mindful meditations daily |
| Taha Whanua | Having dinner together every night. Also a family day once each week |
| Whenua | Play with my pepe in the grass and garden |