Nathan is Executive Director for the Life Sciences Network (‘LSN’). LSN is an organisation which represents the interests of science and industry (including agriculture) in the public debates on science issues, in particular the regulation of genetic modification.  The LSN was considered by the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification to have an interest greater than the general public and was thus awarded interested person status. Prior to this role, Nathan worked in the private equity and banking sectors, living in Mid and South Canterbury for over 20-years, and historically he had a career with Radio New Zealand as a Broadcast News Reporter. Born in Waimate, Nathan has been a long-term resident in Timaru with his partner Lisa, who together have two school-aged children. He’s also presently Chairman of YMCA’s Butler Street Trust.

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 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.

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.

Mark and his Swiss wife Maja farm a sheep and cattle property at Fairlie as well as running a busy Airbnb. Their four children have all left home. Mark is a keen advocate for farmers, the environment and his community. He has been active in South Canterbury Federated Farmers as well as the Central South Island Farmer Council for Beef+Lamb NZ. He is currently Chairman of both the South Canterbury Rural Support Trust and the Environmental Reference Group for Beef+Lamb NZ.

Pauline is of Tongan and Dutch descent. She is a solicitor and partner in Aoraki Legal, Timaru. Born and raised in Timaru, Pauline attended Timaru Girls’ High School and the University of Otago.  Married with three children, she returned home after working in Wellington as an in-house lawyer and previously in private practice in Waikato, Southland and Australia. Pauline is a member of the South Canterbury Rugby Board, Deputy Chair of the Tongan Society South Canterbury and former member of Plunket Mid-South Canterbury Area Board.  She is also honorary solicitor for the Aoraki Migrant Centre.

Pauline enjoys reading, family time, mountain running, volunteering and providing a cross-cultural lens between resident communities and Tongan and Pacific.

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.