Pete’s main area of interest is in the application of systems methodology to analyse complex ‘soft’ systems dominated by the weltanschauungen of actors.

He has used this approach to develop monitoring systems to inform evidence based policy interventions for Ministry of Health and EECA, to develop organisational reviews, and inter agency knowledge systems. As a result of his work at NZHIS and for the Governments of Nuie and Tuvalu, Pete developed a keen interest in public health as an effective and economically efficient approach to maximising health outcomes. A past Vice-president of New Zealand Grey Power, Pete is particularly interested in research to inform advocacy and policy in areas where the well-being of older people predominates.

Pete’s current focus, apart from going for walks with his dogs, is in gaining inclusion in Government financial analysis for the national economic contribution of older people through voluntary and unpaid work.