Peter Burt

I come from a strong background in Policing, management and leadership, specifically crime investigation over 21 years and ended my policing career as the Officer in Charge of the South Canterbury CIB as the senior Crime manager.

I have served overseas with the United Nations, leading an international Investigation team in East Timor which comminated in elections that saw the Timorese gain their independence.

I am a fourth term Timaru District Councilor and have worked in my community across numerous roles and functions over the last 30 years, in governance and as a professional trustee and director on a number of organisations. Most notably as a Trustee on the C-Bay Trust, where as part of five very motivated and community connected individuals, we raised $6.5m towards the construction of the Aquatic Center. I have led the Aroraki Sports Persons Charitable Trust (ASPECT) for 16 years, raising many thousands of dollars for our local athletes, through grants and scholarships, suppling many of our Commonwealth and Olympic medalists through their journeys to success.
I have been involved in sports coaching, administration, and management for many years, so my move to Tennis South Canterbury, taking up the role as GM aligns with my philosophy of community involvement and the ability to utilise my skills and experience within the sports environment.