🏠 Part 1: Understanding Te Whare Tapa Wha

1. Te Whare Tapa Wha is a Māori model that represents wellbeing as a house with four walls. What does the word "hauora" mean?

Physical fitness only

Overall health and wellness

Mental health only

Spiritual beliefs

2. Match each pillar of Te Whare Tapa Wha with its correct meaning:

Taha Tinana

Taha Hinengaro

Taha Whānau

Taha Wairua

Mental and emotional health

Physical health

Spiritual health

Social health and relationships

3. Why is Te Whare Tapa Wha compared to a house?

Because houses are important in Māori culture

Because all four walls are needed for the house to be strong and stable

Because it's easier to remember

Because houses protect people

4. Which of these activities would support your taha tinana? (Tick all that apply)

Playing rugby or netball

Eating nutritious kai (food)

Getting enough sleep

Spending time on social media

Going for a walk

💭 Part 2: Personal Reflection

5. Think about a time when you felt really healthy and happy. Describe what made you feel good in each area:

Taha Tinana (Physical): What was your body doing?

Taha Hinengaro (Mental/Emotional): How were you feeling?

Taha Whānau (Social): Who were you with?

Taha Wairua (Spiritual): What gave you a sense of belonging or purpose?

6. Complete this sentence: "For my wellbeing to be strong like a whare, I need to take care of..."

🎨 Part 3: Design Your Wellbeing Whare

7. In the space below, draw your own Te Whare Tapa Wha. Label each wall with its Māori name and add words or pictures that show how you can strengthen that area of your wellbeing.

8. Which pillar of your wellbeing whare do you think needs the most attention right now? Explain why and suggest one thing you could do to strengthen it.