Hauora and Wellbeing

Question 1

What is Health?

Answer 1

Health is a state that isn’t about physical but it develops mental and well being

Question 2

What is Hauora?

Answer 2

Hauora is a philosophy unique to New Zealand that describes well-being. It is made up of four dimensions. Each dimension represents the wall of a whare

Question 3

What is Taha Tinana (Physical Wellbeing)?

Answer 3

Refers to how the body is cared for, how our body functions, the growth of the body and its ability to move freely.

Question 4

What is Taha Whanau (Social Wellbeing)?

Answer 4

Refers to our level of connectedness and feelings of belonging

Question 5

What is Taha Hinengaro (Mental and Emotional Wellbeing)?

Answer 5

Refers to your thoughts, feelings, being able to express who you are and how you are feeling emotionally

Question 6

What is Taha Wairua (Spiritual Wellbeing)?

Answer 6

Refers to your beliefs, values, sense of purpose in life, religion and even knowing who you are.

Question 7

Explain how the 4 dimensions of Hauora is interconnected and how it affects “Whare Tapa Wha” that represents our Hauora?

Answer 7

Each dimension of Hauora is interconnected and they can affect each other positively/negatively. If one dimension of Hauora is incomplete, the Whare will collapse.