Mayor and councillors

I bring more than 45 years of senior leadership, executive, and operational experience across the mining, supply chain, logistics, and international trade sectors. My career has encompassed major projects in infrastructure development, business management, contract negotiation, and risk governance, working collaboratively with stakeholders, industry partners, and government agencies throughout New Zealand and overseas. I am results-driven, strategic, and committed to performance standards that deliver measurable value for ratepayers. As Mayor, my focus is on leading Council, strengthening governance, transparency, and accountability to ensure that Council decisions are made with professionalism, integrity, and sound financial stewardship. 

Born and bred in Westport, I am the fourth generation of my family to be associated with the mining industry, with a continuous family presence in Buller spanning 100 years. I have lived and worked in the district for much of my life and maintain strong connections across the community, business, and industry networks. My professional background has kept me actively engaged in economic development initiatives that have supported employment and contributed to both regional and national growth. I remain deeply committed to Buller’s long-term prosperity and to ensuring that our communities are represented with integrity, transparency, and practical leadership.

I bring 9 years of governance experience as an elected member of BDC along with a wealth of alternative governance experience in a number of other organisations both local and national.

Having been part of the Buller community for the last 54 years I remain committed to ensuring Buller Kawatiri is a place that people are proud to call home.