Age: 64 

Occupation: Television presenter /producer. I have my own television production company Dogs Do Roam with my son 

Family: Married to Briony for 35 years and counting; children are Bruce (deceased 2009) Gareth, 28, Hannah, 27, David, 24, and Hamish 22 

Number of years in the Wakatipu: Two 

Main claim to fame in the resort: Showcasing Queenstown Lakes District on my latest cooking program Thorney’s Cooking Central Otago screening on Food Channel in October 

Main reason for standing: Airport sale 

Single biggest issue: How to reduce rates 

Biggest gaffe: Can’t think of one in the Wakatipu…yet

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