Kohatu Park Board Members
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Name: Ash Price
Contact Details Email: 1ashwp@gmail.com |
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Position: Kohatu Park Treasurer
My Background: I live in Motueka, am married, the cats are the kids. Moved there after 20 years in Perth and 15 years in London. Born in Dunedin. Working as an accountant in Motueka, previously General Manager of ENJO Australia, then GM of Thermomix Australia, both based in Perth. Before then, 15 years working in the retail motor industry – NZ, UK, Australia, jobs ranging from parts salesman to car sales director (Lotus, Lancia, Citroen).
Why I wanted to be a Kohatu Park board member: I’ve always been a hands-on person, and really wanted to see Garry’s project succeed. If my input could help, I was happy to volunteer, and work together with the other board members to achieve this. The board has a diverse mix of knowledge and experience, and I believe it is well set up to reach its goal.
My Role as a Board Member: Treasurer, promotion of the concept to individuals, groups and clubs, advice and input into decision-making, documentation, contracts, hands-on support at open days and shows, etc.
What I am most looking forward to at Kohatu Park: The tarmac circuit, and some fast laps in a quick car! Also to see one person’s dream become reality, for Nelson/Tasman to have a fabulous adventure and motorsport facility, and to prove the naysayers wrong! |
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Name: Garry Adcock
Contact Details Email: garry@v8web.co.nz |
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Position: Kohatu Park Trustee and Chairman of the Board
My Background: I have been involved in the civil contracting industry for 30+ years, 25 of those years owning my own business, which had up to 70 staff. I have also been involved in multiple subdivision developments around Nelson region. Currently, I am a trainer in the civil construction industry and take NZQA unit standard courses on a range of different topics.
I am also an adventure sport and motorsport enthusiast and enjoy competing and helping out at events
Why I wanted Kohatu Park to happen: I have always noticed demand for various activities around the region and would dream of a facility like Kohatu Park being able to cater for a number of different needs in the one location, so when the opportunity to create such a facility came up it was like a dream come true and in discussing my vision with others I soon found people who were willing to help turn this vision into a reality. As a result of such a range of people wanting a facility such as Kohatu Park to happen, it made sense to base the park around the community
My Role as a Kohatu Park Trustee and Chair of the Board: To ensure that the Kohatu Park Trust operates as per their trust deed and work with the Board to develop a strategy for the future, raise funds for development, discuss leases with clubs and businesses, finalise the design and promote Kohatu Park
What I am most looking forward to at Kohatu Park: Looking out form the club-rooms and seeing a park full of smiles as everyone enjoys their favourite activities |
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Name: Dave Mcleod Contact Details Email: dave@nzlivinghomes.co.nz Cell: 02744 86688 |
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Position: Kohatu Park Board Member-Secretary My Background: I am an architectural designer with 35 years’ experience working on commercial and residential projects in New Zealand, the UK and Asia. I have always been a motorsport fan and have never missed an episode of Top Gear. In the past I have owned motorbikes and a Fraser kit car. I used to race a Formula Ford in England and was also involved in kart racing in Christchurch
Why I wanted to be a Kohatu Park board member: I’ve always been a hands-on person, and really wanted to see Garry’s project succeed. If my input could help, I was happy to volunteer, and work together with the other board members to achieve this. The board has a diverse mix of knowledge and experience, and I believe it is well set up to reach its goal.
My Role as a Board Member: Secretary Design of the motorsport park. Feasibility study and resource consent. Fronting the submitters in favour of the park to the Nelson City Council and seeking to secure funding of $50,000 a year to establish the project. Securing of sponsorship and funding from council, businesses and individuals. Promoting the concept and vision of the park and building a strong support base. Raising awareness of and securing interest from potential users. Building and sustaining momentum behind the project and keeping it moving through the many stages ahead of us over the next 10 years.
What I am most looking forward to at Kohatu Park: My first cold beer on a hot day at the opening celebration of the park. Attending world class motorsport racing at a world class facility in our own backyard. Legally hitting 200 km/h in a race car on the track for the first time. Legally hitting 200 km/h on a race bike on the track for the first time. Family days at Kohatu camping, picnicking and mountain biking. |
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Name: Ben Henry
Contact Details Email: ben.l.henry@gmail.com |
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Position: Kohatu Park Secretary
My Background: I currently work for Donaldson Civil as a Horizontal Directional Drill Foreman installing all sorts of services around the area and away as well. But also have my truck licenses and wheels, tracks, rollers etc. I also run a drone racing chapter called Tasman Drone Racers, look us up on facebook. I am currently a board member for the Nelson Drag Racing Association. In my spare time I also do aerial photography with drones.
Why I wanted to be a Kohatu Park board member:
I'm excited for the future in this park and intend on hanging around as long as possible. I believe this is going to greatly benefit our community and our generations to come.
My Role as a Board Member: Administration/Secretary role and I have also been helping with promotions and awareness for the park. Liasion for the Nelson Drag Racing Association.
What I am most looking forward to at Kohatu Park: Hard question really. What's not too look forward to? The park is going to be huge and amazing, covering so many different aspects of fun and adventure. The potential for what is to come is endless! |
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Name: Cliff Bruning
Contact Details Email: cliffbruning@yahoo.com |
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Position: Kohatu Park Board Member
My Background: I am 47 years old, married with no children, brought up in Motueka Valley and trained in engineering and hydraulics in Melbourne during the 80s. I came back to Nelson in 1991 and started saloon car circuit racing soon after. I have built and raced several cars, EH Holden, Ford Escort, Morris Minor, Chevy Nova, Austin Farina, PB Vauxhall, also raced a motorcycle for a while.
Why I wanted to be a Kohatu Park board member: I am passionate about motor racing and am fully behind Kohatu Park.
My Role as a Board Member: Assisting with future planning of kohatu Park, Funding strategies, Finalising development plan, Approaching businesses for sponsorship and discussing leases with clubs and businesses
What I am most looking forward to at Kohatu Park:
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Name: Pete Fitzgibbon
Contact Details Email: a40racer@gmail.com |
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Position: Kohatu Park Board Member
My Background: I am a service Manager for a company that supplies equipment to the construction industry, where I have a number of relating management qualifications. I also have 20 years experience in running and managing New Zealand Kartsport events.
Why I wanted to be a Kohatu Park board member:
My Role as a Board Member: Assisting with future planning of kohatu Park, Funding strategies, Finalising development plan, Approaching businesses for sponsorship and discussing leases with clubs and businesses
What I am most looking forward to at Kohatu Park: Hitting the banked turn at the end of the straight flat out in my race car |
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Name: Dugald Ley
Contact Details Email: dugald.ley@tasman.govt.nz |
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Position: Kohatu Park Trustee and Board Member
My Background: TDC Engineering Officer
Why I wanted to be a Kohatu Park board member: I believe Kohatu Park will be a great asset for the region
My Role as a Board Member: Assisting with planning the future of Kohatu Park. This includes aspects of park design, promotion, support and funding.
What I am most looking forward to at Kohatu Park: The variety of activities and enjoyment these activities will bring to the community, |
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Name: Aaron Adcock
Contact Details Email: aaron.adcock@live.com |
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Position: Kohatu Park Board Member
My Background: I have been involved in the civil construction industry all my life, consequently I have completed a number of qualifications relating to the industry and managing projects. Additionally I have completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Canterbury with majors in Accounting and Strategy & Entrepreneurship.
Why I wanted to be a Kohatu Park board member: I am 100% committed to seeing Kohatu Park get up and running! I truly believe this will be an amazing facility and have something for everyone to enjoy
My Role as a Board Member: Assisting with strategy development, completing financials, promoting the park, finalising the design and securing sponsors and funding.
What I am most looking forward to at Kohatu Park: Completing a hot lap around the track with all the unique features it will have - banked first turn, cross-over bridge, elevation changes. Biking to the highest lookout point on one of the mountain bike tracks to get a view of the thriving park. Scaling the high-rope, confidence course and rock climbing walls. Heading down the hillside tracks on the luge and gravity buggies |
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