Currently my elder daughter Kirat is attending the esteemed Te Totara Primary school. Myself and my dear wife are really thankful to the school, Board of Trustee members and its invaluable teachers to help develop our lovely daughter into a confident, promising youth of today. I come from a household full of teachers, both my mother and mother-in-law have been teachers and principal. I understand the sacrifices a teacher and the school have to make to ensure the child achieves their full potential and develops into a great human being. As a board member I will foster the culture of parent’s voices being considered through clear and timely communication. I have worked in the government sector for almost a decade and now I own a small Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing consultancy company. My professional capability includes safety management advisory, consulting and auditing to clients who hold major government contracts. I bring aboard a wealth of experience in business finance, Injury prevention, my health and safety expertise, and an understanding of the education system, legislation, community and youth development. I understand the challenges faced by the school, especially the challenge of lack of resources and funding. To help overcome this challenge, I will apply my business acumen in using current resources optimally along with my ‘can do’ attitude, and a drive to succeed. I will be a catalyst in providing direction and support to our school’s staff and teachers to help them deliver their best. I want to share my experiences, knowledge and support in the development of our Tamariki into the bright stars of tomorrow who are not shy to challenge the status quo and go above and beyond in achieving great successes in life. In my spare time, I like spending time with my family and friends, helping out in the Sikh Temple or at Rototuna Rotary club, or down at the golf course having a laugh with wanna be golfers like me.