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TahaWairua / Taioranga / Hei Mahi / PreDiabetes

Provides culturally appropriate health literacy support for Maori and Pasifika populations based on Te Whare Tapa Wha principles. Suitable for New Zealanders working to improve their health. No contra-indications.

How it Works​

Embracing the Te Whare Tapa Wha model, these Journeys use language and cultural references suitable for Maori and Pasifika New Zealanders, covering:

  • Hei Mahi (Exercise)
  • Taioranga (Nutrition)
  • TahaWairua (Spirituality)
  • PreDiabetes

The interventions are primarily health literacy-focused, using engaging quizzes to test understanding. Imagery reflects New Zealand people and landscapes to resonate with the lived experience of New Zealanders.

Rationale​

Developed by NIHI, Population Health Group, University of Auckland School of Medicine. Made available to the Precision Driven Health initiative with funding from Orion Health, and provided under licence by Orion Health.

References​

Dr Rosie Dobson, University of Auckland. Licensed from Orion Health and PDH (Precision Driven Health).