Patricia (Pat) was born a couple of years after me. (cannot expose real age!) Pat is the research arm of the team. She is always there; prepared to stand up and be counted - and I must say, still a pleasure to work alongside. Pat also adores and is committed to our daughter, son-in-law and grandson, as well as our community.

Aaron, Hayden and Michelle are our little family package. Our son-in-law,  Aaron has his own business; daughter Michelle is training to be a teacher and is still presently in the printing industry and Hayden is just growing up - too quick I might add!

Mum, (Mary - the one on the far right) has lived with us since 2004. Pat has taken on the challenge and has taken great care of her, ensuring Mum maintains good health. Mum was pleased to be able to come to one of the campaign meetings I spoke at in 2007.

My grandfather was one of the most special people in my life. I was fortunate to live with my grandparents, for about 18 months, in my teens. Harry Crozier was born 3rd October 1889 and passed away on 6th February 1972, aged 82. He fought for our country and was wounded at Gallipoli and suffered silently for many years. For therapy he become an excellent maori carver and we are privileged to have some of his works.

Grace Elizabeth Crozier, my lovely grandmother, was born 25th May 1897 and passed away 7th July 1981, at the good age of 84. I know why my grandfather was always smiling - as Nana, boy could she cook! She made scones, cakes, pancakes and shortbread - absolute yummy! We still have those cherished recipes and when we make any one of her prize recipes, we fondly think of her. A grand lady who loved her family, through thick and thin.

Wedding Times -

January 1971 was the time to unite with my wife to be Patricia

The days of a bow tie and side-burns are well gone. Its getting harder to grow hair nowdays.

Characteristics –

Warren Slater is a family and people orientated person, a team player who appreciates a keen sense of humour while having a positive, realistic approach (can fix what you acknowledge).

Can at times be very serious, (but still try to find the light at the end of the tunnel.) I strongly believe in being a firm, fair, self motivated, reliable leader.

  

Career History – 

Warren Slater has been involved in sales, administration, management, financial control and customer service mainly in the automotive and furnishing industries. I managed a security team for approx 14 years. 

Warren Slater has never been a rocket scientist but uses common sense!

Interests –

Warren Slater is very interested in Politics (campaigned and stood for both Mayor and Council 2007 in Whangarei.)  Warren Slater and his wife Patricia Slater are currently members of Whangarei RSA. Interested in the community at large, both enjoy being an ear for their concerns and Warren and Pat Slater assist them when needed.

Past Volunteer work by Warren Slater –

Boat club and Water Safety - Auckland, (both member & Committee); Coast Guard committee;  crew and skipper with Auckland Volunteer Coast Guard; Launch warden with Auckland Regional Council Harbour Patrols and a volunteer on the Police Launch Deodar 2. 

Warren Slater's Goals in General. –

To be an open, honest and transparent person prepared to listen  objectively to ideas offered and make decisions  without fear, favour or bias.

'Promise only what you can deliver - then deliver more than you promised' ~ Author unknown