OSG trustees

My family and I have been owners of two floating weeks at the Ridge since the mid-1990s. We have enjoyed many holidays at the Ridge, and after relocating to Wanaka from Nelson approximately 20 years ago, we have also been exchanging our weeks for international holidays.

With over 40 years as a surveyor and project manager in land development, infstructure, and planning, I bring a practical, results oriented approach. I have worked under the Land Transfer and Unit Titles Acts and within Resource Management frameworks. My primary objective is to seek a new ownership structure that permits all owners to sell on their terms, as and when they wish.

The Ridge needs a clear plan that addresses owners' needs. I am committed to addressing the issues. While we cannot change the past, we can assume responsibility for the future. We need to work together to have pride in what we all own collectively.

I have been a timeshare owner at The Pines Resort in Wanaka for 39 years and previously at Tiki Village International on the Gold Coast, enjoying countless memorable holidays with family and friends. Six years ago, I purchased a unit at The Ridge, having previously exchanged there a few times.

I joined a group of owners on Facebook to share views and advocate for more communication. I quickly realized that many others shared my beliefs. I'm pleased that this initiative has evolved into the Owners Support Group (OSG), which is committed to listening to owners and driving positive change.

My current role in the group is to ensure that all members of our Facebook page are bona fide owners or close relatives of owners. I also monitor posts to make sure they are respectful and to the best of my knowledge truthful.

We welcome more owners or their family members to join.

Almost all timeshare resorts in NZ operate as a body corporate. I have chaired these bodies for more than 15 years and founded the national Body Corporate Chairs’ Group to provide information and support to chairs across New Zealand. This experience has given me a strong understanding of what it takes to lead a successful committee, contribute as a proactive, supportive member and deliver for owners.

As a trained economist, I value sound financial decision-making—both for today and for the long-term. Having owned at the Ridge for over 30 years, I understand the challenges we face and the need for fresh, collaborative management to strengthen our resort’s future.

My background includes military service, education, executive leadership, and senior roles in government, alongside extensive volunteer governance in the not-for-profit sector. These roles have built my skills in strategic decision-making, governance, financial management, and collaborative leadership.

Currently, I serve as the voluntary Treasurer for a major community regeneration project in New Brighton, Christchurch. My focus is on delivering value, using resources responsibly, and ensuring community input at every stage. I would bring the same approach to the Ridge body corporate—practical, transparent, and future-focused.

With this experience, I am committed to working with owners to ensure the Ridge meets the needs of all owners and thrives into the future. I welcome your questions and will always respond promptly. I am here to work for you.