An understanding of tapu (sacredness, wellbeing) in relation to:
- Atua – beliefs and culture
- Tāngata – people
- Whenua – land
The three aspects of tapu and their application:
- Tapu i – being
- Tapu o – being in relationship
- Tapu restrictions
Using the DoW tapu model to assess holistic wellbeing and acknowledging that things that are tapu need to be protected