Biography

She lives with her husband, Richard, and in Parnell, Auckland New Zealand. They have homes including an olive oil estate in Huapai and a home in France.

She was a former ballroom dancing champion and is an importer of champagne and French wine. She was awarded the "Dame De'L Order Des Coteaux De Champagne" as Dame of Champaigne . She is an animal advocate and founded the New Zealand Cat Foundation. She was awarded the SPCA Assisi Award.