Ngāti Whakaue and Tūhourangi, singer. Born at Ngāpuna, Rotorua on 30 December 1907, the daughter of Riripeta Te Opehōia Eparaima and Hato Mae Ngāmahirau and grew up in Whakarewarewa. Married twice, her second husband Pāhau Rāponi served in the 28th Māori Battalion and died as a prisoner of war in Germany in 1942. Known as the "Māori Nightingale" for the quality of her voice. She and Deane Waretini were recorded by Parlophone Records' Australian branch singing together in Rotorua, 1927 for the Duke and Duchess of York during their Royal Visit These were the first local commercial music recordings, released on 78 rpm. She died aged 45 at Rotorua on 8 December 1953 and was buried at Whakarewarewa among her Tūhourangi people. Also see "Ana Hato raua ko Deane Waretini : Legendary recordings 1927-1949" produced by the National Library; manufactured and distributed by Kiwi Pacific Records (CDSLC-242), released 1995.
Hato, Ana Matawhaura, 1907-1953
Evans, I :Photographs of Rotorua and Nelson
Date: [ca 1920s]
By: Evans, I, active 1920s
Reference: PA1-o-1519
Description: Photographs taken on holiday in New Zealand by woman identified as I Evans. Comprises photographs of men, women and children from Tuhourangi and Arawa iwi, many in traditional costume; Model Village at Whakarewarewa; Ohinemutu Pa; Lake Rotorua; Guide Ruth, Ana Hato; Guide Rangi; Wairakei geysers; Rotomahana; buried forest; Arapuni; Hongi's Track; Lake Taupo; Wellington Harbour from Ngaio; tobacco growing at Riwaka; apple packing shed at Redwood's Valley, Nelson; Devils Boots, Collingwood; Government Buildings, Wellington; Wainui House, Nelson; houseboat, Whanganui River; self-portraity of photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 151 x 202 mm Provenance: Purchase, 2009
Robertson, Ria : Photographs of Ana Hato
Date: 192? - 195?
Reference: PAColl-4897
Description: Photographs of Ana Hato. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/2-177592 to 177609. Quantity: 18 b&w copy negative(s) (copies of original prints returned to owner). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives 100 x 125 mm
Creator unknown: Photographs of Rotorua (published by Penny's of 30 Hinemoa Street, Rot...
Date: [1940s - 1960s]
Reference: PAColl-10349
Description: Souvenir prints of photographs taken in Rotorua circa 1940s-1960s by unidentified photographer(s). Collection of eight black and white photographic prints of Rotorua, complete with original printed envelope, published by Penny's of 30 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua. Includes images with the following captions: - Blue Bath Building, Rotorua, N.Z. - Maoris Washing in Hot Pool, Rotorua, N.Z. - Maori Girls, Rotorua, N.Z. - Maori Guides at Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, N.Z. - Maori Children Bathing in Thermal Pool, Rotorua, N.Z. - Entrance to Model Maori Village, Rotorua, N.Z. - Ana Hato, Famous Maori Singer, Rotorua, N.Z. - Government Sanatorium, Rotorua, N.Z. Original printed envelope (black letterpress on grey paper), includes the imprints 'Published by Penny's, 30 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua, N.Z. - Packet B' and 'Printed in England'. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints, and paper envelope
The famous Ana Hato and the Tuhourangi Maori Entertainers will give their unique entert...
Date: 1930 - 1935
From: [Programmes and other ephemera relating to Maori concerts, festivals and entertainment. 1930-1939].
By: Rotorua Press
Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-CONCERT-1930s-01
Description: Programme booklet shows a head and shoulders photographic portrait of singer Ana Hato on the front cover, and photographs inside of the Tuhourangi Maori Entertainers, and of Ana Hato with Chief Mita Paupopoki. The programme lists items by Ana Hato, Dean[e Waretini], Niki, the girls and the whole company. Included was "Waiata Poi" composed by Alfred Hill. Inside the front cover is an advertisement for the Rotorua Motor Transport Company. Contains autographs of Ana Hato and Deane Waretini. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 217 x 140 mm. Provenance: Purchased from New Zealand Book Auctions 28 March 2010, lot 94.
Clark, C Troughton :Portrait of Ana Hato
Date: 1930s
By: Clark, Charles Troughton, 1890-1973
Reference: PAColl-5604
Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Maori
Date: 1927-1949
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Powell, Arthur Walter, 1893-1970; Moore & Thompson (Firm); Bierre, Eric W, 1899-
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-145
Description: Photographs taken for publication in NZ Free Lance between 1927 and 1959, many undated. Includes a variety of subjects and places (see below). Also photographs of Ana Hato at Orakei Korako; roadmakers and road construction at Hopuruahine in Wairoa District; ancient eel weir (patuna), taken by J Faris in 1886; carvings on King Koroki's palace, Turangawaewae Marae, Mar 1938; Maori Meeting House at Te Kaha, East Coast and carved memorial cross, 1959; Meeting House at Whangara, 1959; school children waiting for the bus outside the Ruatoria Primary School, 1959; group of children at Whakarewarewa, 1944, etc Photographers include: W Hall Raine; A W Powell, Eric W Bierre, Moore & Thompson, and others. Also typed list of captions (not all photographs included) Quantity: 47 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints
National Library of New Zealand: Ana Hato - talk by Jonathan Dennis with Witarina Harris
Date: 1 Mar 1996
By: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002; Harris, Witarina Te Miriarangi Parewahaika, 1906-2007
Reference: OHColl-0367-01
Description: Talk about Ana Hato, one of the singers featured in the National Library's 'Treasures in sound' CDs of Maori music. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT10-0257 Quantity: 1 10" reel(s). 1 event(s). 40 Minutes Duration. Search dates: 1996
Margaret Kawharu on Ana Hato
Date: 1990
From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings
By: Kawharu, Margaret, active 1990
Reference: OHInt-0937-0504
Description: Interviewer(s) - Piripi Walker Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT10-0738 Quantity: 1 10" reel(s).
Programmes for Taiporutu Club of Rotorua
Date: 1947, nd
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers
Reference: MSX-4248
Description: Two programmes for the Taiporutu Club (1947, nd) giving history of the club and including photographs Quantity: 1 volume(s).
Ana Hato project
Date: 1993-1995
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9114-24
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Hato, Ana and Deane Waretini : Think of me thinking of you ; Honey
Date: [1930s?]
From: New Zealand Public Radio. Sound Archives : [Sound recordings]
By: Waretini, Deane, 1905?-1967
Reference: MSDT-0007
Description: Publication - Parlophone A2798 Other - This copy was dubbed for the National Library's project to reissue recordings on CD Performer: Ana Hato (sop) Performer: Deane Waretini Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from NZ Public Radio Sound Archives, Christchurch
Ana Hato project
Date: 1993-1995
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9114-25
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
[Tribute to Ana Hato and songs performed by Ana Hato and Deane Waretini]
Date: [1941 - 1954?]
From: New Zealand Public Radio. Sound Archives : [Sound recordings]
By: Waretini, Deane, 1905?-1967
Reference: MSDT-0082
Description: Source of title - Supplied title Other - This copy was dubbed for the National Library's project to reissue recordings on CD Place of recording - Place of recording Tracks one and two recorded Bay of Plenty in the 1950s; Track three recorded at the opening of new 1ZB building, 6 Oct 1941; Track four recorded at opening of 1YZ Rotorua, 27 Apr 1949. Performer: Ana Hato (sop) Performer: Deane Waretini Other Titles - Song and story of the Maori - Tribute to Ana Hato (parts 1 & 2) Other Titles - Whispers of heaven / Ana Hato & Deane Waretini Other Titles - Home little Maori home / Ana Hato & Deane Waretini Other Titles - He moe moe / Ana Hato Other Titles - Home sweet home / Ana Hato Quantity: 1 DAT tape(s). Finding Aids: List in backfile plus technical information re this copy. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from NZ Public Radio Sound Archives, Christchurch
Research projects
Date: 1991
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-095
Description: Information on National Library of New Zealand research fellowship and Ana Hato research project Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers relating to Ana Hato/Deane Waretini project
Date: [1990-1995]
From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection
Reference: 2002-379-073
Description: Oral history and how to approach it by Judith Fyfe and Hugo Manson (1995) edition); photographs relating to the Ana Hato project, description of project and corrected Maori text Quantity: 1 folder(s).
[Scrapbook created by Charles Cabot, with newsclippings relating to variety and music s...
Date: 1925 - 1939
From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]
Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-69
Description: Includes clippings about the Ambassador Trio - Frank Andrews, Jack Maybury and Dick Richards); monkeys Max, Moritz and Akka, Ray Vaughan, Fred Curran, Finks & Ayres (trick skaters), violinist Hector St Clair at the Adelphi Cabaret, Miss Bathie Stuart and her Maori Melody Maids (Ana Hato, Nimi, Pare and Tina from Rotorua), Jack Lumsdaine (baritone), Tilton & West, the Regent Ballet, Gerardo and Adair (skaters). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook, 305 x 190 mm.
National Film and Sound Archive (Australia):Photograph of Ana Hato and Deane Waretini
Date: [ca 1930]
By: National Film and Sound Archive (Australia)
Reference: PAColl-4079
Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).
Ana Hato project
Date: 1993-1995
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9114-22
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Papers on women in the book
From: Bridget Williams Books : Papers relating to Book of New Zealand Women/Ko Kui Ma Te Kaupapa
Reference: 92-130-04
Description: Contains research notes and drafts for entries in `The Book of New Zealand women' Quantity: 1 box(es).
Ana Hato project
Date: 1993-1995
From: Dennis, Jonathan Spencer, 1953-2002 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-9114-23
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).