Susan was born and bred in Blenheim. Apart from the ten years she spent raising her family she has been employed at local accountancy practices for all her working career. She assists clients with the preparation of financial accounts and income tax returns

Susan is married with three boys  and outside of work hours much of her time is spent involved in their various sports and activities. She enjoys spending time down the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, pottering in the garden and catching up with friends and family.