Rob McGowan (known to many in Tauranga as Pa Ropata) has been a long time member of the Bay of Plenty Conservation Board; has been employed by the University of Waikato as Continuing Education Officer; and is currently employed by Nga Whenua Rahui. Rob is a very popular and acclaimed presenter with national and international profile. Rob has a regular spot on Maori Television's 'Kiwi Maara' programme talking about rongoa.
Donna Kerridge
Donna is a registered herbalist and Rongoa Maori practitioner. She has worked alongside Rob McGowan over the past three years, assisting on his programmes. Donna is an extremely approachable and knoweldgeable presenter.