Robert McTague controls our Scouting Radio New Zealand Studios and presents "The New Zealand Scout Zone" on Scouting Radio.

Robert McTague is 48 years old and has been involved in Scouting for 10 years. He has been a Scout Leader for eight years, and is Group Leader of Highfield Mountainview Scout Group Timaru, New Zealand.

From a Group of 28 youth members, Robert with the help of his wife built a group with a full membership of Keas, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures.

Roberts wife Heather is the Scout section leader. He has been happily married to his wife for 25 years. Robert's 17 year old son Matthew has been in Scouts since he was a Kea at 6 years of age. Mathew is now Chairmen of the HMV Venturer Unit, and also working on his Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Robert's dedication to Scouting has won him the Chief Scout Commendation Award for his service in Scouting.

"I find Scouting rewarding, making a difference in the lives of many young people; the skills you learn of organizing people, public speaking and learning our own scouting skills... it's fantastic!"

- Robert McTague