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Wendy Biddle

Managing Director

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Kia ora Koutou katoa
Ko Tainui te Waka
Ko Maungatautari te Maunga
Ko Waikato te Awa
Ko Maungatauri te Marae
Ko Raukawa te Iwi
Ko Wendy Biddle toku ingoa.
I have been a part of Te Reo Irirangi o Ngati Raukawa since it’s humble beginnings in September 1990 and although we’ve had our fair share of challenges along the way it’s still great to be a part of an organisation that supports through broadcasting, the survival and retention of our Reo Rangatira.
In January this year I was honoured to take up the position of Station Manager after Emare Nikora (our previous Station Manager of 18 years), decided it was time for her to move aside. I therefore thank Emare and the Raukawa Fm Trustees for the opportunity and look forward to the challenges that come my way.
This year, under the umbrella of Raukawa Communications, Raukawa Fm have expanded to Raukawa TV Production and Broadcasting and I therefore look forward to the continued support of our Iwi and Community and extend an invitation to one and all to come and share your stories and ideas, so that we can broadcast what is unique within our community.

Ratu Ratu

TV Production House Manager

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Kia Ora, Kia Orana and Greetings
My name is Ratu Ratu and I am the recently employed Manager to initially set up the Television Station and the Video Production House for Raukawa Communications.
My parents migrated here from the Cook Islands many years ago and with my twin sister we were born in our loverly town of Tokoroa. I am married to my lovely wife Tania Ratu and we have three loverly kids, Ratu Thomas Jnr, Ani Joan and Mareko Peter.
I bring to Raukawa Communications my qualifications in business and various work experiences. But most of all, I bring my passion for video production.
We encourage and appreciate your support and prayers to get this enormous project up and running for the benefit of our people in the South Waikato Region.
Ka Kite & Blessings

Mikaere Te Moana

TV Production

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Tena tatou katoa,
Ko Mikaere Te Moana ahau.
No Te Arawa me Raukawa ahau I te taha o toku kuia.
Kia ora.
My name is Mikaere Te Moana.
I am 20 years old and living with my grandparents and still living life to the full.
My hobbies include kapa haka, sport and music. My personal interests include meeting new people and learning new things. My passion is to promote and encourage te reo Maori and it’s tikanga so that it will live with Te Hua Maori me te ao Maori. Our culture is unique and we must treasure it or we, Te Ao Maori will become a lost civilization.
Tenei te tuku mihi ki a koutou e tirotiro nei.
Nga mihi ki a Raukawa FM.

Roderick Young

TV Production

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Roderick (Roddy) Young BSc., BSocSc. Post Grad Dip Public Policy. Married for 7 years with 6 year old son. Strong interest in Tangata Whenua and te reo Maori. Production Engineer in Audio and Video for Raukawa Communications Television Station that include internet presentation and marketing. Worked in Local Government as a Policy Planner 2005 to 2007 on Long Term Council Community Plan 2006-2016, Community consultation and Community Outcomes formulation under the Local Government Act 2002. Studied to be a secondary school teacher that lead to work for a District Health Board in Public Health promotion. Other interest include song writing and intellectual property rights in the production of a music CDs. I have live mix audio 46 live bands. Traveled overseas in seven countries and settled in South Waikato District. Other interests include apple ipod touch programming, developing electric cars for sustainable energy use and cycling. Have live in Chatham Islands and South Island working closely with Tangata Whenua.

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