Mere McLean is of Tuhoe descent and has whakapapa links to iwi of the wider Bay of Plenty and central North Island.  She is a seasoned presenter and journalist having worked for Reo Irirangi Māori (Sun FM) and Māori Television (Te Kāea).  She is young and a fluent speaker of te reo Māori.  With her wealth of media experience with Tuhoe lands and people, she brings with her a wide network of fluent speakers. 

 

Her inside knowledge and investigative personality assists in selecting quality talent, who not only speak Māori, but live interesting lives that illustrate the people, language and culture of Tuhoe.