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MARILYN
& JOE McCLUTCHIE
JOURNEY TO THE
PAST -
PRESENT- FUTURE
(our
logo)
"Scenic &
Cultural Tours"
- Both Joe & Marilyn will share the hosting & guiding of the
Scenic Cultural Tours
- They will tell their stories and connect you with the local people
of the region
- You will be their guest and considered part of the extended family
throughout the tours
- They invite you to join them, for a safe, quality, authentic
Cultural Experience
"Hosts:
Background"
Marilyn (MEL) McClutchie
- Mother of two and grandmother of one.
- Background in administration as a public servant
- Social worker and alternative education teacher
- Northland Regional Netball representative
- Enthusiastic gardner and animal lover
- Ensures people are well looked after and respected
- Owner of Charter & Tour Operations
- Marilyn manages Mel's Place accommodation.
Both Mel & Joe have a wealth of experience
and cultural background to ensure visitors receive respect, are kept safe,
and a high quality of service.
Joe and Marilyn have a passion and
commitment to promote the east cape region as a very attractive, safe and
relaxing destination for
visitors.
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"Your Hosts"
- Living & based in Onepoto - Hicks Bay
- Jointly manage and operated the East Cape Fishing
Charters & Scenic and Cultural Tours
- Both of local tribal ancestry with Scottish & English
connections
- Long extensive professional backgrounds
- Community and social workers for more than 25 years
- Years of experience & skills in both fishing & tours
- Joe & Marilyn are proactive in Maori & tribal
development and also in promoting customary
values:"Tikanga"
- Joe & Marilyn are kindly supported by the Gibbs family of Royal
Car Sales. Hamilton. www.royalecars.co.nz
"Fishing Charters"
- Marilyn organises bookings, accommodation, and boat launching
- Marilyn is host after a day at sea
- She adds warmth & the finer details to the operation
- Joe manages & skippers the "Tangaroa" Charter boat
- Joe ensures families & fishing parties are well catered for
- Joe ensures sustainable fishing is promoted &
respected
Marilyn & Joseph (JOE) McClutchie
- Varied background of experiences and skills
- Fishing charter skipper since 1979 (Casual)
- Offshore Coast Guard skipper / Trainer 15 years
- Crewed & sailed a traditional voyaging waka from New Zealand to
Noumea (2000) 11 days
- Skipper / owner, charter boat "Tangaroa"
- Professional fire-fighter, New Zealand fire service for 20 years
- Social work & outdoor education for more than 25 years
- Holder of a world dive record
- Queen Service Medal for services to community and Maori 1991
- Passionate about promoting the East Cape Region and maori
culture
Marilyn and Joe at
work
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