Canterbury Property Investors’ Association is a not-for-profit administrated by an executive committee. Elections are held annually in July.

Shirley has been nominated for her second term as President of CPIA and currently serves as Secretary of NZPIF. Alongside her husband, Kent, she owns a property portfolio mainly in the Canterbury area.  She is passionate about property investment and enjoys the opportunity CPIA provides to connect with like-minded people, share knowledge, and support others in their property journeys.

For Shirley, property is about more than investment. She takes pride in providing quality homes for people who cannot or choose not to own their own home, and this continues to drive her involvement and commitment to her roles.

Rosalind is Chair of Prime Campus, New Zealand’s first student property investment fund, and an Executive Director of ASN Media, where she oversees legal, communications and digital strategy. She previously led legal and governance workstreams across major transformation programmes for Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group in London, following earlier practice as a solicitor in Sydney.

Rosalind recently completed a Master of Sustainable Business and is interested in how property investment can create long-term value while contributing to better rental housing outcomes. She has been a member of the Canterbury Property Investors’ Association for the past three years, helping her stay closely connected to sector developments, regulatory change and industry best practice.

Bio coming soon!

Melissa has had a long-standing interest in property, investing and financial education. She is actively continuing to build her knowledge and experience as an investor.  With a background in marketing, communication and education, Melissa particularly enjoys connecting with people, sharing ideas and making information accessible and useful.

She joined the CPIA Executive Committee to contribute to the community she has gained so much from, and is passionate about helping create opportunities for investors to connect, learn and grow in confidence – wherever they are in their property journey.

Bart has a background in projects, business development and management, with experience across retail, banking, trade, mining, and communications technology. He has worked with local corporates and diplomatic missions, as well as being involved in his own business ventures.

Bart has a strong interest in residential property investment and currently works in the property management sector. He joined CPIA to share his experience, connect with fellow investors and contribute to the Association’s growth.

Outside of work, Bart is actively involved in Rotary, supporting youth development and education initiatives. He also enjoys football and travelling, having visited 14 countries.  Now based in Rolleston with his wife and four children, Bart values community, teamwork and lifelong learning.

Lenore’s passion for property stems from her belief that everyone deserves a safe and comfortable place to call home. Through hands-on experience in renovations, adding value, property management, per-room rentals, and social housing, she has developed a practical understanding of residential property investing.

Professionally, Lenore supports apprentices on their journey to becoming qualified tradespeople. She enjoys helping others succeed and brings that same collaborative approach to CPIA, where she values learning from fellow members, sharing experiences, and contributing to a positive and supportive property community.

Linda Norris is a C-suite executive, investment and property professional, and sustainability
leader with an MBA with Distinction and professional training at two of the Big Four
chartered accounting firms. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Sustainable Initiatives
Fund, she established its commercial private equity function and secured government and
international private funding to support innovative, replicable green initiatives. She was
recognised nationally for her contribution to environmental sustainability when she was
named runner-up in the New Zealander of the Year Environment category.

Combining commercial expertise with a passion for sustainability, Linda specialises in
transforming underperforming residential properties into high-performing, long-term
investments. Her approach centres on intelligent space design, modern renovations, energy
efficiency and responsible material use to create functional, affordable homes that deliver
lasting investment value and positive environmental outcomes.

Originally qualified as a geologist, Linda brings additional technical insight to property
investment, including geotechnical and planning considerations. Through her involvement
with the CPIA, including their commercial investments, she supports members with practical
property expertise, investment insights and opportunities to learn and connect.

She is a keynote speaker to international audiences on sustainability and social enterprise,
championing the integration of commercial success with environmental and social impact.

Bio coming soon!