Our People

I am a retired (anthropologist, formerly having worked in community recreation and the travel industry). I have two daughters, four grandchildren.

I am Interested in improving life experiences for older people in the community.

As an already ‘older person’ with an interest in fitness and health, would like to encourage an active lifestyle for older persons, such as a regular walking group.

I really enjoy  travel, gardening, walking, swimming, reading, and word games.

I am a retired pharmacist who has lived in Redcliffs for over Redcliffs 50 years. My grandchildren and children attended Redcliffs School.

I have been an active member of the Sumner Silver Band fro may years and through the band is how became interested in serving on the Sumner Union Trust Board.

I have  general concern for the well being of our community namely the  Redcliffs/Sumner area

I have a lovely partner Ola, who many of you have met while he helps out on the BBQ and at events.

We share 2 cats, 1 super cute Chihuahua who is also a regular at our BBQ’s, and half a dozen chickens who share themselves with the neighbours depending on their whims.

I serve on the Board at SBUT because I believe in community led development and love catching up on all the positive community projects we help grow. The last few years I have been working too much growing my business, but I’m looking forward to enjoying a successful time with the Trust.

In 1971, I left New Zealand to travel and work as a nurse. I married Bryan and settled in South Africa, where we raised three daughters who’ve achieved professional success. I’ve been actively involved in peace initiatives, working with schools, communities, and municipal organizations. My commitment to peace extended internationally, with participation in forums in Japan, Ghana, and the United Nations. These experiences complemented my interest in inclusive thinking and philosophical studies. Simultaneously, I assisted in my husband’s consultancy business. We returned to New Zealand in 2010, settling in Sumner. Here, I engaged in community activities, particularly in the Community Gardens and Food Forest, earning Community Service Awards in 2015 and 2020.

Kia ora koutoa, I’m Christina Rossetter, a local resident and mother of three children who enjoy the community services in our area. As a Board member of the Sumner Bays Union Trust for over a year, my involvement began in 2022 as a volunteer. I contribute to connecting people and promoting activities through my roles in funding applications and digital marketing. Besides serving as the Trust’s Digital Marketing Coordinator, I work as a Careers Advisor and am pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Career Development. In my free time, I love outdoor activities with my family, including hiking, biking, rock climbing, and camping. I’m proud to be part of our vibrant local community and the enriching groups within SBUT.

I have been very privileged to work in the medical  profession for over 30 years. I worked and qualified in Community Nursing, worked in Australia for a Neurosurgeon and his wife specialising in Diagnostic Ultrasound. A private flying doctor service in the backcountry of NSW attending to the needs of the alcoholic and drug dependent children and care for the communities.  A move to Canberra involved working with a ENT Surgeon and a Histopathologist at the Royal Canberra Hospital. A return to Christchurch involved worked with Orthopaedic Surgeons working as well in administration arranging surgery and post operative care. My commitment to the elderly has always been my strength in each of my pathways and I look forward to furthering my care for the elderly in the Sumner Bays community.