Ko Te Kuri A Paoa me Matiti oku maunga
Ko Maraetaha toku awa
Ko Rangiwaho Matua toku hapu
Ko Te Muriwai toku marae
Ko Ngai Tamanuhiri ahau ki te taha o toku whaea.

Ko Fred Renata Maynard ahau.

They tell me that I'm the Radio Station Manager but I still have to prove that I am because everybody else tells me what should happen in the station.

I got into Iwi Radio because of the personnel passion I like many others have for Maori Radio. We the "idiots" like Mini, Hone, Hana, Betty, Debbie, Te Maumako, Len, Mike, Kapoi, Geoff, Bernie, Tame, Willie, Bully, John, Cyril and Graham, never the less, one day somebody might thank us for the good work we do.

Working in the radio industry with these people has been the major highlight in my career including working with the old "fart" Henare.

I like most foods and music but Freddy Fender has to be my favourite singer.

My interests are wide and varied. I love watching any sport but I will put everything aside to spend time with my moko's, they are the treasures of my wife and I.

I Actually Trained as a Video Camera Operator & wanted to Work in Television but the Opportunity came along in Radio so I thought I'd give that a try because it was keeping within the Broadcast Media Industry & I found I liked it so here I am and the Best things about Working at the Station is that You get to Meet so Many Famous People from Music to Sport to Politics.

Other Highlights for Me have included attending the Prestigious Broadcasting School in Christchurch and Turanga F.M being Selected as Finalists at the Annual Radio Awards for Maori Programme Entries.

My Favourite Food & Drink is Chocolate Milkshakes & Sweetcorn and My Favourite Colour is Maroon & I Especially love Listening to Reggae & Rock Music & in My Spare Time I like Playing the Guitar/Rugby and being at the Beach which is just about all Year Round here in Gisborne.

Kia Ora everyone...Tia's the name...

I host the popular show Ngahau that's in full Te Reo Maori. I also run Tiaoke where the aim of the game is to translate any English waiata and then perform it every day. So whether the song is hip hop or reggae, rock or old school, call in, tell me a song, and I'll translate and sing it live on Ngahau.

Want to challenge me and pick a song for Tiaoke, or if you just want me to play you the maddest songs, call me up on 0800 368 872 or 06 8685958

Keep it locked for the best jams that are rocking your rohe : )

 Michael Hollis is the Chief Regional News Reporter, co-host of late-morning breakfast show Ata Marie and Sunday Afternoon Host for Turanga FM. After breaking into the radio business in 2007, Michael Hollis quickly adapted to his role as Taioro reporter and became a cherished member of the team.

Michael's interests are numerous, ranging from regional, national and international current events, sports, literature, films and politics. Michael's unorthodox diversions find him often engulfed in philosophical discussions on varied subjects, and he'll seldom admit defeat or shift on his beliefs.

Educated in Turanganui-a-Kiwa, raised by loving parents and infamously reknown for his dry humour, Michael is an integral component to Turanga FM and co-creator of popular sports' show Fooltime..

"... ka hao te rangatahi" - Apirana Turupa Ngata

"There is no sadder sight than a young pessimist" - Mark Twain

Ko Lindsay Rangimaakawe Henare toku ingoa.
Na reira e mihi Whanui ki a koutou katoa.

Host of the very popular Sunday Request Show “ Turanga Health Kaumatua Iwi Connection” which is picked up by Iwi Stations from the top of New Zealand to the bottom of the country.

Being a full time bus driver for the pass 18 years and a part time radio announcer since 1996 has been something that Lindsay has enjoyed immensely. As a driver and tour guide he has met many people of different cultures and this has carried through into his popular radio shows, which he began in Wellington and now broadcasts from Turanganui A Kiwa.

During his spare time he would visit the local Iwi Station in Wellington, Te Upoko O Te Ika and after one such visit the Manager asked him if he would like to host a Saturday night radio show. Lindsay agreed and he began a 3-hour show that was soon increased to 6 hours a night, expanded to include Sunday night and then both shows were broadcasted nationwide the following year.

The Show has been cut back to be broadcasted on Sunday Nights only and began here in Te Reo Irirangi O Turanganui A Kiwa in October 2002.

I have worked for Te Reo Irirangi o Tauranganui a Kiwa since 2001 in Sales and Administration and totally enjoy my time in iwi radio.

Host of the Popular Weekend Shows "Wills" has always had a passion for sports both competively and socially. Working the Sports Shows gives me the opportunity to promote sport as a healthy way of life and to encourage people to participate. There has been an increase in the number of Sporting Codes that have been given exposure and coverage thanks to their involvement with Turanga FM.

Loves spending time with his children especialy on the squash court with son Riki (who beats him now and again) and daughter Anna, who is in the New Zealand Junior Squash Training Squad. Enjoys working on the family farm in Waipiro Bay when not working on air.

Like to listern to Rythm and Blues music and a bit of Hip Hop.

Don't lose sight of your dreams and goals. Train hard today and you could be tomorrows champion.