Iain left Senior College having completed University Bursary in English, Mathematics, Classics, Geography and Drama. Iain had begun flying at the age of 13. His father, who had been one of the New Zealand War birds, had taught him to fly. Iain had the chance to go solo in a Harvard on his 16th birthday.

He gained his commercial pilot’s licence and instructors rating and now has 600 hours of recreational flying. Iain always wanted to be a fighter pilot and it is unfortunate that the New Zealand Government scrapped the strike wing of the air force at the time when he was eligible to join.

He was also interested in the police force and thought he would try civilian flying and the police at the same time. He entered the police force and loved it. Iain qualified as a detective in January 2008 and began work in the general CIB. From there he moved to the Drug Squad after which he was selected to be part of a homicide team. This was a new squad and for Iain to be selected it was a real honour. The role gives him the chance to think outside of the square as he invests a lot of time in keeping one step ahead of the criminals. The best part is that he loves getting out of bed to go to work in the morning.

He aims to make Detective Senior Sergeant and to have more children.