For the past six years I have owned my own business within the transport and tourism sector in Nelson.  

My background is in logistics and transport with the New Zealand Army.  My time in the Army has given me skills and knowledge that have served me well outside of the Army as well as giving me a sense of duty to one’s community.  

I feel now is the right time to put myself forward to do this as I am now able to give the time that is required to serve my community as a councillor.

The council has an obligation to maintain all infrastructure, services and amenities to a high standard.  I believe the council needs to conduct itself with integrity to ensure the decisions are considered and balanced, to ensure Nelson continues to move forward in a progressive manner.  

I am 53, a proud mother, and grandmother to three wonderful grandchildren.  My proudest moment as a soldier was being trusted to be the driver for Capt Charles Upham VC & Bar, New Zealand’s only double VC winner, in his last few years.

I am Loyal, Resilient and Stable