Hauora
The Hauora is a Māori philosophy of health and well-being unique to New Zealand.
That helps schools be educated and prepared for what they are about to face in life.
There are four dimensions of Hauora; Taha Tinana, Taha Hinengaro, Taha Whanau and Taha Wairua There is physical, emotional/mental, social and spiritual caring.
The Whare Tapa Wha model represents aspects of Hauora as the four walls of a whare, each wall representing a different dimension. All four dimensions are necessary for strength and stability.
Other models of Hauora have been designed. For example, in 1997, Moeau suggested that a fifth dimension, whenua, be added to the original model. In 2001, Hokowhitu also tried to have whenua added to the Tapawha model but again it was not added.
