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Interview with Ataua Robati

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Date

22 Aug 1994

By

Robati, Ataua, 1925-

Reference

OHInt-0337-4

Description

Ataua Robati was born in Pukapuka, in 1925. Recounts childhood and schooling. Talks about teacher Geoffrey Henry in detail, the father of Albert Henry the country's first premier. Touches on leaving school and constructing the airforce base at Manihiki during World War II. Outlines further employment before settling in New Zealand in 1950. Talks about work at the Kaingaroa State Forest and his position as minister. Describes fellow minister Tariu Teaia.

Discusses the early days of the Cook Island church in Auckland, its shifting premises from Beresford Hall to Edinburgh Street church and the relationship between the London Missionary Society and the Congregational Church of New Zealand. Talks about position as church secretary from 1961 to 1991. Recounts contribution of Reverend Challis. Outlines range of duties and responsibilities of the church.

Language - interview recorded in Rarotongan

Language - all accompanying materials in English

Interviewer(s) - Moana Moeka'a

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013133, OHC-013134

Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4593.

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Public use requires the written permission of the interviewee. Contact the Curator, Oral History and Sound Copyright: Copyright held by Moana Moeka'a

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