Born October 1937. 

Married 1962 

Farming Flax−Hills Kaikoura for 40 years. 

Twenty years involvement in Local body organizations. Six years on Kaikoura County Council. 

Past Director & Chairman of Wool Marketing Co−op. 

Operated a Wholesale, Retail & mail order company selling handcrafted woolen goods for the tourist market. 

Sporting Interests. 

Dog Trial competitor with success at both provincial & national Level. 

Golfer 

Completed first half Marathon in Hanmer Springs Last year. 

Involvement in Hanmer Community to date. 

Living in Hanmer Springs since 2002. 

Built Charwell Lodge as a B&B. 4Star+ & Enviro Gold October 2004. 

Committee Member of the Hanmer Springs Business Association. 

Past Treasurer. 

Supporter of sustainability & conservation issues in Hanmer Springs. 

Supporter of the development of facilities in Hanmer which will encourage the retention of families and the elderly as permanent residents. 

W.B.Clarkson.

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