1981- 1985 attended St Johns College, Hastings to 7th form level
1986 to 1990 Massey University New Zealand
Bachelor of Horticultural Science Degree. Specialising in Vegetable Production, Weed Science, Horticultural Machinery, Soil Science (Fertilisers), Economics, Statistics.
1993 to 1994 Massey University New Zealand
Masterate in Horticultural Science. Including Advanced Plant Physiology, Advanced Plant Biochemistry, Statistical Analysis for Researchers.
Research thesis: The metabolism and mode of action of the plant growth regulator CPPU in kiwifruit.