It’s great that Northpower is owned by us all and that we all benefit from dividends, line holidays or power credits.

I am Chair of the Trust, the Northpower Team is going exceptionally well, and I ask to be re-elected.

Born in Whangārei, together with Jenny we brought up our three children here while I served as your Member for Parliament. As a Cabinet Minister my portfolios included Minister of Energy and Resources. A current member of the Institute of Directors, and of the Institute of Professional Engineers, I have also been a director of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.

Taken together, this has given me a solid understanding of the electricity industry as well as extensive Northland community and nationwide contacts that have been useful to the Northpower Trustee Team.

Northpower belongs to us all and I am committed to protecting your interests in it.