Paul McLeod - President 2018 - 2019

Diane and Paul were married in 1970. 

Shortly after their wedding they went on their OE; to the UK, Europe and North America. 

They returned to NZ about 3 years later and started their family here in Nelson. They have two daughters and a son. 

All are happily married, live in New Zealand, and have produced seven grandchildren.

Paul takes over from here:

"Diane followed a nursing career and for 54 years I was a medical lab scientist at Nelson Hospital. It was a wonderful career. I got involved with our professional body and ended up as president. I was also appointed to our registration board and again was chairman of that organisation.

I retired about 10 years ago...... At this stage of my life I have stopped counting the years!

I joined the Tahunanui Mens' Club about 10 years ago and I was immediately impressed with the welcome and acceptance that was given to me by the members. One aspect that I really enjoy is the range of guest speakers that we have at our monthly meeting. I have yet to be disappointed with any that we have had.

I became involved with the committee and progressed through to holding the chains of office as president. During that time I had some medical issues but with the support of the committee we have worked our way through that.

As for my thoughts; I guess it is all part of the aging process, but I find myself becoming frustrated with the lack of speed that things happen, at a local and national political level.

Once upon a time things just seemed to happen, but now we have become tied up in knots; with legislation, regulations and all sorts of community protests.

I would love to come back in 50-100 years and see just what has happened to this world of ours.

Climate change is something that I accept is occurring but I am yet to be convinced as to what is actually causing it.

The current Pandemic has been a huge distraction to us here in New Zealand, and the world. However I believe that within the next few years we will have adapted our lives and practices to deal with this and Covid 19 will become an interesting part of our history, as we await the next pandemic visit."