Nigel purchased his first investment property 20 years ago and joined the committee in 2021. His background is in Export Sales and Marketing and he returned home to Canterbury within the past few years. Nigel wants to make the most of his opportunities with the CPIA by engaging with other members and in particular supporting private landlords in an ever complex
environment. He believes in the rights of property owners to manage and maintain their own properties whilst providing a necessary accommodation option in this country.

Originally from Wellington, Lydia and her husband Chieu saw the opportunity to become property investors and began the journey of purchasing houses that needed renovating and then being tenanted longterm. In 2015 they started their own electrical business which has been invaluable with ongoing maintenance of property and compliance with Healthy Homes standards. Lydia loves networking and gaining insight and learnings from other investors within the Association, and her mission is to assist the Association by providing first-class events, speakers and opportunities for our members to connect.

John has been a member of the CPIA on and off for the last twelve years.

In that time as an investor John and his wife have bought, renovated and sold a couple of properties. They have also bought a couple of buy and hold properties in Christchurch and Lower Hutt.

As a committee member John would like to contribute to shaping the future of CPIA and its members.

Jacky and his wife are the first home buyers and joined CPIA in 2022. After the COVID-19 economic downturn they realised the importance of financial education, and their learning journey began with reading books and attending courses. Out of the many choices of investment vehicles they have learnt that real estate investing fits their financial goals well. Jacky comes from a Android app development background, and belives his IT knowledge can help CPIA improve internal processes and the CPIA members to get the most our of their membership.

An active property investor, have been member CPIA over many years. Came to CPIA executive committee as wanted to volunteer for the community in a targeted way after recently retiring. Lived in Christchurch for last 30 years.

Trained as Architectural Designer, moved in to Landscape Design and Plant Nursery Growing owning and selling in the North Island. Went to Massey university in Palmerston North, trained in Plant Science and Business Management / Marketing, worked as business manager for south island in new greenwaste recycling industry for CCC /LE joint venture in 1980’s. Have been Harcourts Franchise owner with my husband, started H – Motueka office, have sold realestate for over 25 years, worked as sales and marketing manger for conferencing at Canterbury university in 1990’s.