About Te Pae Mahutonga
Te Pae Mahutonga is a Māori name for the Southern Cross constellation.
The 4 central stars of the Southern Cross represent 4 key tasks of health promotion:
- mauriora (cultural identity)
- waiora (physical environment)
- toiora (healthy lifestyles)
- te oranga (participation in society).
The 2 stars known as the Pointers represent ngā manukura (community leadership) and te mana whakahaere (autonomy). These are the foundations of health promotion.
