Title: Whakaratonga Iwi
An observational documentary series running over 13 half hour episodes following recruits through their induction course in the New Zealand Fire Service.
Broadcaster:
Māori Television
Description:
Whakaratonga Iwi is a documentary-style television series following the trials and tribulations of young Māori recruits attempting to forge a career with the New Zealand Fire Service – one of the most respected organisations in the country. It’s not just all about burning buildings – Fire Fighters are trained for rescues, car crashes, natural disasters and protecting communities.
Over the next 12 weeks 24 new recruits will face the gruelling training course in Rotorua.
Credits:
SPECIAL THANKS TO
NEW ZEALAND FIRE SERVICE
Geoff Purcell – National Training Centre Manager
David Utumapu – National Recruitment Manager
Scott Sargentina – Corporate Communications Manager
Piki Thomas – Pou Herenga Maori
Grant Martin – Senior Trainer
TRAINERS
Carl Moon
Trevor Tofts
Paul Peters
Kevin Smith
Roan Gouws
RECRUITS
Brad Christensen
Jared Adams
Mathew Rapana
Matthew Leonard
Hoani Mafi
Jenna Collings
THE RECRUITS OF HRCTP1007
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