Hauora Core Programme

Confidence • Self-awareness • Emotional control • Social connection.

The foundation that underpins all others

  • Movement-based sessions with structured reflection

  • Emphasis on emotional regulation, responsibility, and whanaungatanga

    • Adaptable for different age groups and needs

“I used to get angry real fast. But after doing the breathing and boxing, I know how to calm myself now.” — 12-year-old participant

Kiwi Maori Neuro Diverse Kids Wellbeing
Kiwi Maori Neuro Diverse Kids Wellbeing

Hauora: A Māori Model of Wellbeing

All programmes combine movement, reflection, and habit building, adapted for different ages and contexts.

HAUORA MEETS SHOT

Sustainable. Habits. Over.Time

The SHOT framework brings the science to the kaupapa. It draws on psychology, neuroscience, and habit design to help students:

  • Start small and build habits step by step

  • Anchor habits to daily routines (“habit stacking”)

  • Use positive reinforcement to lock in change

  • Develop identity-based goals (not just outcomes)

  • Build confidence through small, consistent wins.

  • “People overestimate willpower — systems and environment matter more.”

Hauora + SHOT = Real Change

Hauora offers the cultural and emotional foundation. SHOT provides the practical roadmap to make change last.

This integration helps:

  • Neurodiverse learners regulate emotions through embodied practice.

  • At-risk youth build structure, responsibility, and self-belief.

  • Schools and whānau see sustained improvements in engagement, behaviour, and wellbeing.

Hauora Core Programme

Hauora Core Programme