Major Association: | Auckland |
Joined National Panel: | 2014/2015 |
First Class Debut: | Canterbury v Northern Districts, Hagley Oval, February 2013 |
List A Debut: | Auckland v Wellington, Eden Park, March 2013 |
Super Smash Debut: | Canterbury v Auckland, Hagley Oval, January 2014 |
Who has given you the most help in your career?
My wife and family.
Describe memories from your first NZC appointment.
I was too nervous to make a decision.
Which is your favourite cricket ground to umpire at and why?
Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui. Best lunches!
If you could invent a new law or playing condition, what would it be?
90 minutes for a lunch break.
Why should people get involved in umpiring?
Best place to get involved in the game, if you’re not playing in it.
What advice would you give to aspiring umpires?
Work hard at knowing the laws and playing conditions and always be yourself.
Favourite Cricketer growing up:
Richard Hadlee
Date of Birth:
27 March 1973
Place of Birth:
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Describe yourself in just a few words:
Tall and hungry
Favourite other sport / team:
Rugby, league, surfing, golf
Which cricket club did you play for?
East Coast Bay Cricket Club, North Shore, Auckland
Favourite holiday destination:
Cook Islands
Which other sporting event in the world would you love to attend:
Golf Masters
Favourite food:
Thai
Which talent do you wish you had?
Wish I could play guitar
What's the best advice you've received?
Respect is a two way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it
If you could invite three people to dinner, who would they be?
Wolfgang PUCK, Shakey GRAVES and Shailene WOODLEY