SUE GUNN

■ Born: Cromwell, 1953

■ Education: Tarras Primary School, Columbia College, Otago and Christchurch Polytechs, University of Auckland

■ Family: Husband: Don Gunn, daughters Roseanna, film maker (Switzerland), Evelyn, beauty therapist (Rotorua). “They’re what Don and I are most proud of.”

■ Interests: Family, Rotary (worked on club’s Fijian school building project and been awarded Paul Harris Fellowship for service to others). Overseas travel, hosting guests, entertaining, walking in the forest, has walked six half marathons. Pilates, cooking “Italian, Thai are my favourites.” Gardening.

■ On her life: “It’s been an amazing adventure.”

■ On Rotorua: “It’s the people, the lifestyle, the stunning natural environment that makes it special.”

■ Personal philosophy: “Seizing the moment, if you’re passionate about something keep going for it.”