
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 displayThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-06-22
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 againThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-04-20







