CURRENT MISSION

To enjoy life, and the world.

ABOUT ME

I'm working for the Biosecurity Department of the Greater Wellington Regional Council in Upper Hutt, just north of Wellington.
I grew up on a farm near Gisborne, and went to boarding school in Napier. I attended university in Wellington, then worked for Greater Wellington for two years before traveling and working overseas for five years.
I enjoy the outdoors, especially new and unusual places. I also enjoy sport, like rugby, cricket, tennis, golf, etc.
Right now I am settling back to my career.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that every living being has a place on this Earth, and us humans should not abuse our power by over exploitation.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

While I was travelling, I told people about the couchsurfing experience, and how it is a great way to meet like-minded people in the place they call home.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed with many different people, in Europe and North America. All of these experiences have been great, and I have met some amazing people.

Interests

Outdoors, sport, travelling, meeting new people and trying new things.

• traveling
• outdoor activities
• sports
• cricket
• tennis
• rugby
• golf

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Castle.
Music - U2, The Killers, Pink Floyd.
Books - The Loop, The Silent One.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Helped save the endangered kakapo, by supplementary feeding and nest minding. It only numbers about 120 individuals on Earth.

Teach, Learn, Share

Did you know there are 3 different kiwis - the flightless bird that has nostrils at the tip of its beak, the furry fruit that is normally eaten by scooping the middle out with a spoon, and people from New Zealand.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malawi, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom