Mercia-Dawn Yates

Mercia-Dawn Yates

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Mercia-Dawn Yates is a seasoned kaihaka with 40 years of experience in Kapa Haka o Rangiwewehi. As the chair of the Aronui Arts Festival and deputy chair of the Civic Arts Trust for Rotorua, she plays a pivotal role in promoting Māori culture. Yates has participated in international delegations, highlighting the significance of Māori customs and arts in tourism and cultural exchange.

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Mercia-Dawn Yates said the drone show was a powerful way to share mātauranga Māori.

Rotorua drone show celebrates Matariki with stunning night display
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-22
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Mercia-Dawn Yates has been a kaihaka in Kapa Haka o Rangiwewehi for 40 years and is involved in the Aronui Arts Festival.

On The Up: Kapa haka - From Rotorua to Te Matatini to the world and back again
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-20
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