Acknowledgements

Rotorua Library acknowledges the work undertaken by all previous contributors who helped bring the dream of Great Te Arawa Stories to life.
Their dedication laid a solid foundation for the current stewards to build upon and carry forward into the future.

With Special Thanks To

Ngā Pūmanawa e Waru (NPeW) Education Trust
For their foundational contributions and continued support.

The late Angus H. Macfarlane
A respected Te Arawa academic whose work underpins the essence of this website.

The late Beatrice Piatarihi Tui Yates – Aunty Bea
Aunty Bea was a local wahine toa:

• A teacher

• A writer

• A cultural performer

• An entertainer (Tina Tuna)

• A volunteer

• A Māori Warden

• A wife, mother, aunty, and nan

• And above all, a storyteller

She deeply understood the power of storytelling and the value these Pūrākau (stories) bring to our schools — helping our tamariki and mokopuna learn about who they are and where they come from.