OSG members

As a body corporate chair for 15 years, I understand what it takes to build an engaged community. As a trained economist, I know the importance of making sound financial decisions - both for today and the future. As an owner of the Ridge for more than three decades, I’m acutely aware of the challenges we face and the need for fresh, collaborative management. The status quo is failing us all as owners. It’s time for change.

My career spans military service, education, executive leadership, and senior roles in government departments alongside volunteering for various not-for-profit groups. These roles have equipped me with extensive knowledge and experience in strategic decision-making, financial management, governance, and the importance of collaboration.

While chairing the body corporate I lived in, I founded the Body Corporate Chairs Group to assist fellow chairs in understanding and implementing the Unit Titles Act 2010. Since then, the group has grown significantly, helping body corporates around the country understand their requirements and better serve the owners they serve.

Currently acting as Treasurer for a major community regeneration project in New Brighton, Christchurch, I’m committed to delivering value and ensuring resources are used responsibly with community input at every stage. I intend to bring this approach to the body corporate of the Ridge, bringing a new, brighter future for our resort. 

With my experience in governance, collaboration, and financial management, I’m ready to work with you to ensure our resort meets the needs of all owners and thrives into the future.

I have been a timeshare owner at The Pines Resort in Wanaka for 39 years and 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 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 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.