# Joy Tonks

> New Zealand author and historian (1939–2026)

**Wikidata**: [Q130242278](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q130242278)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/joy-tonks


## References

1. [Source](https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/thepost-nz/name/joy-tonks-obituary?id=60556157)
2. [Source](https://teherengawakapress.co.nz/products/the-nzso-national-youth-orchestra-50-years-and-beyond)
3. [Source](https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/publications/new-year-honours-list-1998)
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. [Source](https://tiaki.natlib.govt.nz/#details=ethesaurus.123699)