Table 1. Key elements of the He Tauira... | Emerald Publishing

Table 1.

Key elements of the He Tauira conceptual framework

Framework element	Description
Tāhuhu \| aspiration and vision	Tāhuhu acts structurally as the ridgepole for the roof of He wharenui. It acts as the crown of the wharenui, reaching towards the heavens and embodying the aspirations and dreams of the entity. The tāhuhu is connected to the tūāpapa (identity, purpose) through the mauri (life force, essence) that flows through the interconnected pou tokomanawa (critical pillars)
Tūāpapa \| identity and purpose	Tūāpapa represents continuous connection with papatūānuku (the earth mother, i.e. symbol of the land, life force, foundation for all things), offering stability, grounding and a profound interconnectedness with all elements of life
E rima ngā pou \| Five focus areas:	Ngā pou tokomanawa are the critical pillars that connect the tūāpapa and the tāhuhu; they symbolise the connections between the entity’s foundations and its aspirations. The pou tokomanawa represent core elements that each entity must reflect upon and which, together, provide for the achievement of positive and sustainable intergenerational impact. Each entity makes these focus areas meaningful in its own way. They are: Pou tuarongo \| institutional knowledge, pou hononga \| ecosystem of connections, pou mokopuna \| intergenerational impact, pou tāhu \| strategic focus, Te tumu \| external interaction
Poupou \| supporting elements	Ngā poupou offer a dynamic aspect, allowing for flexibility and adaptability for the entity. Poupou are additional supporting pillars, providing entities with a customisable space to express their kaupapa (ideas and principles), stories and values
Wāhi \| spaces to transition	The role of the wāhi is to provide a space for the entity to articulate its current position, anticipated opportunities and challenges and the transition it is undergoing to reach the entity’s aspirations and desired outcomes

Framework element	Description
Tāhuhu \| aspiration and vision	Tāhuhu acts structurally as the ridgepole for the roof of He wharenui. It acts as the crown of the wharenui, reaching towards the heavens and embodying the aspirations and dreams of the entity. The tāhuhu is connected to the tūāpapa (identity, purpose) through the mauri (life force, essence) that flows through the interconnected pou tokomanawa (critical pillars)
Tūāpapa \| identity and purpose	Tūāpapa represents continuous connection with papatūānuku (the earth mother, i.e. symbol of the land, life force, foundation for all things), offering stability, grounding and a profound interconnectedness with all elements of life
E rima ngā pou \| Five focus areas:	Ngā pou tokomanawa are the critical pillars that connect the tūāpapa and the tāhuhu; they symbolise the connections between the entity’s foundations and its aspirations. The pou tokomanawa represent core elements that each entity must reflect upon and which, together, provide for the achievement of positive and sustainable intergenerational impact. Each entity makes these focus areas meaningful in its own way. They are: Pou tuarongo \| institutional knowledge, pou hononga \| ecosystem of connections, pou mokopuna \| intergenerational impact, pou tāhu \| strategic focus, Te tumu \| external interaction
Poupou \| supporting elements	Ngā poupou offer a dynamic aspect, allowing for flexibility and adaptability for the entity. Poupou are additional supporting pillars, providing entities with a customisable space to express their kaupapa (ideas and principles), stories and values
Wāhi \| spaces to transition	The role of the wāhi is to provide a space for the entity to articulate its current position, anticipated opportunities and challenges and the transition it is undergoing to reach the entity’s aspirations and desired outcomes

Source(s): Adapted from XRB 2024, p. 5