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Tim’s family has farmed in the West Eyreton area since the 1960s and he ran for council in 2022 to advocate for rural communities on land and water issues.
As a councillor, Tim has led projects including the Oxford gym extension and the restoration of the historic Wolffs Rd suspension footbridge – preserving local history and creating a visitor attraction for the district.
Tim initiated replica railway siding signs at Mandeville, Swannanoa and West Eyreton and a historical display at West Eyreton. He opposes the Ohoka residential village and the landfill quarry in Oxford.
Tim plays cricket for Swannanoa and Golden Oldies rugby for Oxford. He’s a Life Member and past president of Ohoka Rugby Club.
A rural journalist for 25 years, Tim has written four books: Straight off the Tussock; Kiwi Farmers Guide to Life, The Clarence – People and Places of Waiau Toa and Grass and Grit, The Dairy Holdings Story.