Aimee-Rose Yates

Aimee-Rose Yates was a passionate primary school teacher from Auckland, known for her infectious positivity and dedication to her students. She recently made headlines after losing her battle with bowel cancer at the age of 32. Yates was remembered fondly by her brother, Mark Mallard, who described her as a 'rare soul' with a remarkable ability to connect with children. Throughout her career, she advocated for important health issues, including challenging political leaders to lower the national bowel cancer screening age.