Date and place of birth 3/11/56: Southampton, UK.
Ethnicity Pakeha
Current residence and electorate Devonport, Auckland: North Shore Electorate
Educational and vocational qualifications Grad Dip Business Studies, 04; completed PG Dip Adult Education in Dec 2010
Current occupation Tertiary Management Consultant
Previous occupations National Manager, NZ College of Chinese Medicine (June 2005-June 2010); General Manager, NZ Clinics (02-05); Account Executive, New Horizons computer training (00-02); Management Consultant & Technical Writer, self-employed (99-00); Development Coordinator (national), Amnesty International (96-98); Shop Liaison Person, Trade Aid Importers (94-96);
Other work experience (including voluntary/unpaid) Trustee, Essentially Men GOTC 2008-present; Editor, Integral Way Society 2002-2009; Coordinator, Essentially Men GOTC workshop 2004-2008: Founding Board Member, Well-Men 1999-2002: planning the organisation's educational role in men's health. Board Member, Peace Foundation 1996-2001: collective management of marketing and staff. Chairperson, Cycle Action Auckland 1998-2002: constitution and other documents. Chairperson, Treasurer and Board Member, Auckland Volunteer Centre and Coordinators of Volunteers 1997-2001: finances, planning, reporting, and documenting the organisation's work. Developing best practice for volunteering.
Community connections Cycle Action Auckland; Peace Foundation; Essentially Men network; Volunteering New Zealand
Policy interests Peace-building, Health (alternative medicine, and men's health in particular), Sustainable Transport, Community & Voluntary Sector, Education, including Tertiary, Human Rights.
Additional information Cheerful disposition, excellent health, non-smoker, moderate wine-drinker, everyday cyclist. I have many years' experience in community leadership, both paid and unpaid. I am comfortable with public speaking, and have some media experience and training. I am ready to continue a more public role in order to get across the green message. I am excited by the Green kaupapa and this opportunity to continue training for the election campaign, with the aim of representing the party.
