Celebrating Hauora: Our Wellbeing Together

Celebrating Hauora: Our Wellbeing Together

Exploring Māori wellbeing The four pou of health How we celebrate together

What is Hauora?

Hauora is a Māori word for health and wellbeing It means being healthy in ALL parts of our lives Like a strong whare (house) with four walls Each wall supports the others

The Four Pou of Hauora

How Do We Celebrate Each Pou?

{"left":"Wairua (Spiritual): Karakia, quiet time, being in nature\nTinana (Physical): Sports, dancing, playing outside, eating healthy kai","right":"Whānau (Social): Family time, sharing meals, helping friends\nHinengaro (Emotional): Talking about feelings, art, music, reading"}

Let's Compare Celebrations!

Look at these celebration pictures Work with your buddy Which pou does each celebration help? What is the same? What is different?

Think and Share

How does your whānau celebrate hauora? Which celebrations are the same as your friends? Which ones are different? Remember to use our special words: same, different, similar!

Your Turn to Create!

Choose one celebration you know Draw or write about it Which pou does it help? How is it similar or different to others?

Remember

"Hauora means being healthy and happy in ALL parts of our lives - our body, our heart, our whānau, and our spirit!"