The life of Lequan Meihana kicks off in the heart of Whanganui, surrounded by his whānau. When he was just five or seven, the whānau packed up and moved to Rātana Pā, settling into a brand-new home during the housing boom. A young Lequan went to live with his grandparents until after college. 

The eldest of three, Lequan has a younger brother and sister – and as the tuakana of the family, he takes that role seriously. His schooling days were spent first at Te Kura o Rātana and then at St Augustine's College in Whanganui. 

Now a proud dad of four and a doting koro to one, Lequan’s world is full of life and love. His eldest son Te Ngoi-Maika, has blessed the whānau with a beautiful mokopuna, Kahutia-te-rangi Sapphire – who’s about to celebrate her first birthday! Te Ngoi-Maika lives in Whanganui with his partner Jess. Lequan’s daughters – Te Waiata, Hinekura, and Manaia – complete the whānau. They all reside in the Rangitīkei township of Marton. 

When he’s not with family or with the boys on the golf course, you’ll find Lequan deep in mahi supporting his marae. He’s the go-to guy for all things media – from running their social media platforms, managing the entertainment stage to coordinating media and livestreaming at annual events. 

His passion? Giving rangatahi the spotlight. Whether it’s hosting on camera, reporting updates, or helping with the tech behind the scenes, he empowers the next generation to take charge. They also have an online radio station, keeping the community connected all year round. Lequan is always using his media magic to uplift his people. 

Speaking of media, Lequan is a seasoned pro. He’s worked at bilingual stations like Kia Ora FM in Palmerston North and Awa FM in Whanganui – where his radio journey began back in 2000. He even studied and graduated broadcasting at Whitireia Community Polytech and later launched his own business focused on livestreaming and mentoring rangatahi. 

His connection to Te Wānanga o Raukawa goes way back. He first enrolled in 2001, diving into a Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori with Parikino Marae Based Studies, followed by a Bachelor of Literary Performing Arts (Te Whare Tapere). In 2016, he added a Heke Rongoā Māori (Diploma in Māori Holistic Wellbeing) to his kete mātauranga. 

After stepping back from work in December 2024 for whānau reasons, Lequan found himself drawn back to Te Wānanga o Raukawa – not just for a job, but to give back to the place that helped shape him. He’s now a pūkenga with Te Whare Aronui, guiding first-year students through Iwi and Hapū papers and loving the online teaching space. He’s all about making learning easier, more accessible, and fun. 

Oh – and just in case he wasn’t busy enough – he’s also studying part-time at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. 

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