Interview with Beatrice Piatarihi Tui Yates, 2000

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Date2000Reference NumberAV 1/3DescriptionInterview recorded as part of the “Hindsight Series” in 2000. In this series, Don Stafford interviews Rotorua personalities about the events and people that have shaped the region through the years. The series of interviews was produced by Vid Pro Quo and funded by Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust (now Rotorua Trust).

Beatrice Piatarihi Tui Yates (née Grant) QSM MNZM JP was known affectionately by Rotorua locals as Aunty Bea. She was born in Rotorua on 11 September 1939, at Mourea, beside the Ohau Channel. She died in 2018. Aunty Bea is remembered as a treasured entertainer, author, teacher and leader within her community.

In this interview, she discusses growing up in Rotorua, kura kaupapa, and the promotion of Mātauranga Māori, Te Reo Māori and kapahaka. Other subjects discussed include her charity work and fundraising performances as "Tina Tuna".CreatorStafford, Donald Murray, 1927-2010Fowler, KerryLevelItemFormatAudio/VisualExtent1 MP4LanguageEnglish

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PeopleYates, Beatrice Piatarihi Tui, 1939-2018PlacesWhakarewarewaOrganisationsRotorua TrustVid Pro QuoRotorua Lakes High SchoolRotokawa SchoolTudor TowersEventsHoward Morrison QuartetKeywordsEducationArts, MaoriTourism

Interview with Beatrice Piatarihi Tui Yates, 2000

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