My other interests and achievements
Arts Promotion 2002-

Founding Trustee - Canterbury Arts Incorporated

Assisted with Governance, including development of aims, objectives and directions for a Canterbury wide promotional body for promoting visual and performing arts and artist.

Advising on development of Arts Directory and and corporate image of the Trust
Life Education 2001-2010 Life Memeber and Past Trustee – Mid South Canterbury Life Education Trust Fundraising & promotions

Heritage

 1997-

Coordinator - Historic research into Timaru's landing services
Location of surfboat relic
Computer database compiled for museum.
Preparations for audio visual display
Volcanic Research - Mt Horrible
  1996-1998 Chairman - The Landing Service Development Committee,
Development of historic building for public access
Fundraising and various promotional events
Development of new kitchen and facilities
Genealogy 1996- Research and compilation of own family history
Computing 1988- Proficient user of databases, graphics programmes and the internet
Travel 1987&1995 Two European tours with family
  2011-2012 Visits to Europe and India for family wedding
Community Service 1987- Rotary - Timaru North member, past Prwesident/Secretary/Director etc
Mountain Safety 1986-1992 Mountain Safety Council 
Vice Chairman for South Canterbury Committee
Qualified Mountain Safety Instructor
Search & Rescue Controller
Reformed committee operations
Designed/coordinated outdoor risk management courses
Home making 1980- House design services
DIY home renovations and decor
Cabinetmaking for kitchen, lounge etc
Investment 1976- Developed portfolio of rental property, shares, etc.
Speaking/ lecturing 1974- Numerous on photography/the outdoors/travel/heritage
Photography 1974-1988 Exhibitor receiving a number of National Awards
National/international judge
Lecturer & seminar leader
  1985-1988

Co-authored with wife "Secret South Island", 35,000 words/63 full colour photos
Miscellanies articles and photography 
Book reviewing
Tramping 1973-1990 South Canterbury Tramping Club Member
Leader of numerous trips up to-3 weeks in duration