National Party

Honours/decorations

CNZM for services to Philanthropy, Industrial Properties and the Sports Stadium 2003

Former Parliamentary Roles

• Member, Transport and Industrial Relations Committee 9 November 2005-5 December 2006
• Member, Social Services Committee 6 December 2006-3 October 2008
• Associate Spokesperson, Building and Construction 2005-8 November 2008
• Associate Spokesperson, Housing 2005-8 November 2008

Personal details

Born 25 March 1939, Gisborne, married with two children and three grandchildren

Education/qualifications

• Kaiti Primary
• Gisborne Boys’ High School
• Registered Fitter and Turner

Career

• Fitter and Turner 1958-
• Assisted as Engineer in carving out Kaimai Tunnel
• Sold and serviced tractors, Matamata
• Imported V8 motors from United States
• Landlord, Industrial Buildings
• Constructed industrial and commerical buildings for tenants
• Raced cars for 2 years
• Director, Tauriko Farms Ltd November 1999-
• Director, Baypark Speedway Ltd February 2001-
• Member for Tauranga 17 September 2005-8 November 2008

Awards

Held seven New Zealand titles in Dragster racing during 1972-1975

Community activities

• Involved with speedway
• Built Baypark Stadium, Tauranga
• Involved with rugby