Volunteer Profile

Born in Carterton. Grew up on a dairy farm at Oxford, North Canterbury. Apprenticed and qualified Carpenter and Joiner, in Rangiora.

Joined NZ Broadcasting Service in 1960, qualified with First Class Certificate in Radio Technology. Commenced work at Kumara Transmitter, later 3YZ Studios Greymouth, then transferred to 3YA Christchurch, back to 3ZA/3YZ Greymouth, then appointed to Quartz Hill Receiving Station, Makara, transferred to Broadcasting House Wellington, then over to 2ZE Blenheim, and finally to Station 1ZD Tauranga in 1976. Later joined 89/8 Kiwi FM (Hamilton based) as Tauranga journalist/reporter, and in 1991 joined the RadioWorks team in Tauranga as their News Editor, at 93.4 Coastline FM.  Joined Village Radio in 2011, helped restore vintage Collins transmitter, now presenting afternoon programmes and a Classical Hour on Mondays.

Married to Dorothy, with 3 sons and 7 grandchildren. Other interests : Former President of the Tauranga Astronomical Society, the Tauranga Orchid Society, convener of Tauranga U3A Jazz and Blues group, U3A History of New Zealand The Last 1000 Years, and presently a member of two U3A Garden Ramble groups.