With a background in communications and marketing, Di has worked in print and radio journalism, public relations, marketing and on-air presenting for commercial radio. She has also been involved in establishing and running two retail businesses, and a wholesale business specialising in importing goods.

Di current works for Timaru District’s economic and tourism agency, Venture Timaru, as operations and destination manager.

Originally from Christchurch, she is a passionate South Islander, who has now lived in Timaru for many years, enjoying the relaxed lifestyle and work-life balance and central location of the region.  She has two children and two dogs and enjoys being involved in a range of community organisations.

Alistair runs his own property valuation business and is a fellow of the Property Institute of NZ and NZ Institute of Valuers. He is a JP, is currently chairman of the Tinwald Reserve Board and has held leadership positions in the Timaru Boys High School Old Boys Assn, Mid Canterbury Dare Foundation, and Jaycees.

With a background in advertising, Gail moved to the Timaru district in 2004 to manage The Courier newspaper when it was purchased by Allied Press. She then had the opportunity of working within commercial property and the car industry, latterly as the Dealer Principal for Smallbone Timaru, leaving at the end of 2019. This led to a new direction as she embarked on the Marketing and Philanthropy Managers role for the YMCA South & Mid Canterbury. This provides an opportunity to combine her passion for philanthropy whilst working for a strong community focused organisation, all whilst being a part-owner in a small earthmoving company in Geraldine.

She has been involved with different community organisations for the last 30 years and knows how important each of them is to the fabric of the community.

Janine is a communications and resource management consultant and mum to two sons. She is a director of EA Networks (Electricity Ashburton) and chairperson of Methven Care Trust. After growing up in Ashburton Janine moved away for university and work. She returned to the district in 2005 to live in Methven with husband Hamish. Janine appreciates how valuable volunteers are for a thriving community after stints on Methven Aged Persons Welfare Association, Methven Theatre Company, Methven Football Club and Methven Plunket. In her spare time, she volunteers for Victim Support, spends time at a high country bach and enjoys whanau and friends.

Tina is an Associate Chartered Accountant and the Corporate Service Group Manager at Waimate District Council.  Her Trustee roles include the Waimate District Charitable Foundation, Waimate Fire Brigade Educational Trust and several years of past School Board of Trustee experience.  In her spare time, Tina enjoys all things sport and is a keen supporter of Waimate Rugby.  She is always looking to plan the next rock concert experience.  Tina is married with two adult children, lives in Waimate and is a passionate advocate for the District.