"Peter has adequate resources of time, knowledge and skills, is highly intelligent, a deep compassion, a strong moral compass, a wicked sense of humour and most importantly a desire for the wellbeing of those around him."

About Peter

Let 's take a moment to learn about Peter 's interests, contributions, and achievements.

Careers

  • Entrepreneur - Molesworth Fruite Akl.Ltd (2015 - 2020) & Maggie Martins Irish Foods (2005 - 2009)
  • Academic - Co-authored a book entitled Science, Technology and the Diffusion of Knowledge, Understandingthe Dynamics of Innovation Systems in Asia Pacific. Edited by Tim Turpin and V. V. Krishna (2007) &Teaching Assistant at Massey University (2003-2005)
  • General Manager of the New Zealand Horticulture and Food Research Institute (1990 - 1995)

Social Contributions

  • Trustee of Mangere Community Law Centre (2011 – 2021) &Lindor Charitable Trust (2012-2021)
  • Chairman of Mangere East Family Services Centre (2008 - 2021)
  • Remuera Rotary Club (2009-2011)
  • Board Member and Past Chairman for Palmerston North Community Access Radio
  • Past Board Member for Hastings/ Guilin Sister City Board (1998-2001) and Relationship Services, Palmerston North (1991 - 1992)
  • Past Trustee of Palmerston North PANCERT Trust, promotion board of The Knowledge Centre (1991 - 1992)
  • Past Chairman of the New Zealand Institute of Food, Science and Technology, Wellington Branch (1988 - 1990), Palmerston North Te Aroha Noa Community Gymnasium (1990 - 1991), and the Massey University / HortResearch Consultative Committee (1995-1998).

Personality

Peter was extroverted, social, cheerful, clever, full of life, cheeky, quirky, impulsive, soft-hearted, generous, loving, kind, supportive, considerate, and funny.

Hobbies

Peter has never been boring. He 's got over 100 different interests and ideas.

  • Apple technologies
  • Singing, and playing the guitar.
  • Photography, writing, reading, and painting.
  • Train sets, his plant babies, martial arts, and golf.
  • Do magic tricks, and collect stamp &microscope.
  • Acting career - being an extra, and a feature.
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    2019 Partners Life - Business Man
    2015 Qualcomm - Airplane Extra (Australia)
    2011 Nothing Trivial - Proud Manager
    2011 NZ Lotteries 'Big Wednesday '- Featured
    2010 Anchor Milk 'The Great Milk Run '- Featured

Education

  • M.B.A - Masssey University (1991)
  • Bachelors of Technology (Biotech) from Massey University (1985)
  • Diploma in Diary Technology (1981)

Facts

  • Height: 188cm
  • Eye: Green
  • Accent: New Zealand
  • Ethnicity: 39% Scotland, 33% Sweden &Denmark, 11% England &Northwestern Europe, 9% Ireland (very proudly), 6% Norway, and 2% Eastern Europe &Russia.

Thank you for loving Peter!