My wellbeing resources

Being well has a significant and positive impact on your studies. We encourage you to take a holistic approach to your health and understand how your physical, mental, spiritual and social health form the cornerstones of your wellbeing.

Taha Tinana - physical wellbeing and your body

Taha tinana is your physical wellbeing. It is about how your body feels, moves and develops.

Taha Whanau - social wellbeing and your community

Taha whānau is your social wellbeing. It is about the connections you form with others.

Taha wairua is your spiritual wellbeing, who you are, what you believe in and how you relate to the world.

Taha Hinengaro - mental and emotional wellbeing

Taha hinengaro is your mental and emotional wellbeing. It is about how you feel, act and think.

Te whare tapa wha - Maori marae model for wellbeing

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Te whare tapa whā

Te whare tapa whā is the Māori model for understanding health. It describes health and wellbeing as a wharenui with four walls:

Taha tinana (physical wellbeing)
Taha wairua (spiritual wellbeing)
Taha whānau (social wellbeing)
Taha hinengaro (mental and emotional wellbeing)

The four walls of the wharenui are supported by the whenua (the land or place where you belong) and form your roots. The combined strength of the walls ensure that the wharenui holds. Neglecting any of them affects the balance of the whole structure. Te whare tapa whā demonstrates that the social, spiritual and mental dimensions of health are as important as the physical manifestations of illness.