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THE SHORT STORY OF OUR FAMILY BUSINESS

MDA Group (including MDA Experiences, Mountain Bike Rotorua, Mountain Bike Rotorua Shuttles, Black House Events, Crankworx and TCSP) is owned and operated by brothers Takurua and Tuhua Mutu. First started in 1989 (then named Priceless Experiences) MDA Group has accumulated a depth of knowledge and experience that have led it to become industry leaders in Tourism and Events.

 

The MDA Experiences whānau (family) is one that was born from an ethos of ensuring that every experience is always about people. Our professional and personable crew follow traditional Māori values of Kaitiakitanga (guardians of place and people), Manaakitanga (building integrity and strength in each other), Whanaungatanga (creating lasting relationships with all those whose paths we cross) and Kotahitanga (coming together and moving forward as one).

 

Our strong focus on values, Māori culture and putting the people first has seen the MDA Group grow into the preferred choice for those seeking bespoke, professional and genuine services.

OUR GUIDING VALUES

Kaitiakitanga - guardians of place and people.

Manaakitanga – building integrity and strength in each other.

Whanaungatanga - creating lasting relationships with all those whose paths we cross.

Kotahitanga - coming together and moving forward as one.

 

OUR MISSION

We will always focus on safety first and not compromise on this for any reason.

We are committed to keeping people at the forefront of mind to ensure that every experience with us is high-quality and conducted in a professional manner.

We operate with a social conscious which includes a working environment that takes in the core values of Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungatanga.

We strive to positively impact our environment while enjoying its resources by continuing to operate a sustainable and responsible business.

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RACHEL GOOLD
Accounts

NIKKI WALTON
Accounts

SYDNEY CARROLL
Project Logistics Manager

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RAMA CHADWICK
Commercial Manager

ADRIAN ASHMORE
MDA Experiences Operations Manager

MICHEAL MARTIN
Mountain Bike Rotorua Operations Manager

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RAEWYN KILGOUR
MDA Experiences Operations Coordinator

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MARCELLO OJERIO
Senior Guide

KARL YOUNG

Senior Guide/Since the dawn of time

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WAYNE HENDRIKSE
Senior Guide

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KELSEY TIMPANY
Marcomms Manager

ROS CRONK
Event Manager

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JAYNE HENDRIKSE
Cafe Manager

Ezra Newick
Mountain Bike Rotorua Workshop/Fleet Manager

JANINE KAVANAGH
Mountain Bike Rotorua Shuttles Coordinator

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KAYLAH EMERSON
Senior Guide

TONY BRINDLE

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ALEX EVANS
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JORDY DORFLIGER
Senior Guide

NICK CHATER

Senior Guide/The Original

MITCH BACKHOUSE
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MDA EXPERIENCES CREW

Tuhua Mutu
Takurua Mutu

TAKURUA MUTU
Co-owner/Group Operations Manger/Senior Guide

TUHUA MUTU
Co-owner/Group Finances Manager/Senior Guide

ARIKI TIBBLE
Events Director/Senior Guide

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