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NZ Herald
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
‘Mate Ururoa': Opera honours Māori hero, Rotorua soldier Roger Dansey in Wellington premiere
Wellington Opera's performance Mate Ururoa brings to life the military career of Rotorua soldier Captain Roger Dansey who was hailed a hero by many despite an accusation of cowardice. Photo / Supplied By Nine to Noon of RNZ The true story of Rotorua soldier Captain Roger Dansey is being brought to life in Wellington Opera's performance Mate Ururoa. Written by acclaimed New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead, it tells the true story of Roger Ingram Te Kepa Dansey,
NZ Herald
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
‘Mate Ururoa': Opera honours Māori hero Roger Dansey in Wellington premiere
By Nine to Noon of RNZ The true story of Rotorua soldier Captain Roger Dansey is being brought to life in Wellington Opera's performance Mate Ururoa. Written by acclaimed New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead, it tells the true story of Roger Ingram Te Kepa Dansey,
