Date and place of birth 26 November 1953, Christchurch, New Zealand
Ethnicity Irish/Scottish ancestry - New Zealand born
Current residence and electorate McLaren Park, West Auckland. Waitakere Electorate
Electorate: Te Atatū
Educational and vocational qualifications BFA, Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland University, Cerificated Budgeter New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services
Current occupation Budget Service Manager, Henderson Budget Service Inc.
Previous occupations Artist, Company Director, Software design,analysis programmer, Baker
Other work experience (inc. voluntary/unpaid) Youthline volunteer & chairman, Vice President National Youth Council, Founding Member Piko Wholefoods Co-operative
Community connections Deputy Chair McLaren Park & Henderson South Community Initiative Inc, board member Bruce McLaren Intermediate Board of Trustees, board member Henderson Budget Service Inc.
Policy Interests/Expertise Affordable Housing, Budgeting, Child/Family Poverty
