Current work
My work at Hutt City Council
I have been a citywide councillor since 2022. My committee leadership responsibilities include:
- Policy & Performance Committee (chair)
- Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee (previous deputy chair)
- Hutt Valley Services Committee (previous co-chair)
My other roles
TDB Advisory is an independent consultancy specialising in corporate finance, economics and treasury risk management.
I am an associate of TDB Advisory and provide consultancy services, often for local government clients. My assignments typically address issues such as amalgamation of entities or services, structural changes, commercial interests and financial arrangements.
I was elected to Hutt Mana Charitable Trust in 2022 and have been impressed. The Trust Board works well, Kendons Chartered Accountants administer the Trust's affairs efficiently and Forsyth Barr deliver good investment returns.
We have reduced operating costs and grown the investment portfolio over the last three years. This helps ensure long-term sustainability of the Trust's community grants.
I'm a trustee and the treasurer of Youth Inspire.
Youth Inspire provides fantastic services to support Rangatahi develop and place them into training and employment. The picture shows graduates with certificates of their achievements.
Please get in touch if you are an employer and potentially prepared to provide work experience and/or a chance of permanent employment to a supported young person.
I'm chairman of the Hutt Hospital Foundation Trust.
The Trust was formed in 1993 in response to the potential closure of Hutt Hospital. It supported the hospital, raising funds for equipment, nurse development and patient comfort.
The Trust is now winding down due to the welcome regionalisation of hospital support services through the Wellington Hospitals Foundation. Its substantial fund-raising capabilities will greatly benefit the Hutt.