Bob Shearing has been involved in and a supporter of his local community for many years. He was a City Councillor for Riccarton Wigram for six years and prior to that a Community Board member for nine. Currently he chairs Enrich Community Chaplaincy Trust, Rose Historic Chapel Trust, the Hornby Community Care Trust, is a Trustee for the Wigram Airforce Museum, the Canterbury Racecourse and the Riccarton House & Bush. He actively encourages and supports community involvement through local Resident Groups and other community based organisations.

Bob is married to Lynn and they have a ten year old daughter. As Director of R A Shearing Contractors Ltd, a Sockburn based earth moving and paving company, Bob has over thirty years of business experience with proven practical skills. Today his company employs 45 staff and is playing an active role in the Christchurch recovery. Bob can be contacted at 3423203 or bob@bobshearing.co.nz.

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