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Haurongo: Yate, William

William Yate

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William Yate in semi profile wearing glasses and clerical garb.

This portrait of the Reverend William Yate was painted by society artist C. John M. Whichelo in 1836, not long before Yate was dismissed from the Church Missionary Society after allegations of sexual misconduct with young Maori men.

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National Library of Australia

Reference: NK9642 T509

Permission of the National Library of Australia must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

Me pēnei te tohu i te whārang

Judith Binney. 'Yate, William', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 1990. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/artwork/42632/william-yate (accessed 4 June 2026).