Te Whare Tapa Whā (curated edition) — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This detailed illustration depicts a traditional Māori wharenui (meeting house) with intricate carvings, set against a backdrop of a New Zealand coastal landscape. The front of the wharenui features four distinct, colored panels, each representing a dimension of hauora (wellbeing): Taha Tinana (Physical), Taha Hinengaro (Mental), Taha Wairua (Spiritual), and Taha Whānau (Family), complete with unique symbols. The image serves to teach the Te Whare Tapa Whā model of wellbeing, a significant NZ Māori health concept developed by Sir Mason Durie, which emphasizes balance across these four aspects. It is ideal for classroom slides, cultural studies, health education discussions, or as an informational graphic on worksheets. The visual style is a rich, decorative illustration combined with an infographic-like presentation for the key concepts.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.