Bruce Thomas was born 1964 in Oamaru, moved to Middlemarch two days later and has been there ever since.
Educated at Strath Taieri Primary School and then Taieri High School. Played rugby for Strath Taieri and golf for Middlemarch. Rode rough stock at rodeos when younger but roping as he got older and continues to compete at top level.
A shearer by trade, owned a high-country farm that was his parents.
Bruce enjoys fishing and his annual Stewart Island hunting trip.
Father to three adult children – Hayden, Cameron and Kimberly who he is immensely proud of.
Been on many local committees over the years and is currently President of the New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Bruce lives on a lifestyle block in Middlemarch with partner Dianna (Didee) who is on many local committees.
Regarding the Strath Taieri Community Board, Bruce would like to see a common-sense approach taken. He feels the Board was elected by the community for the community; it is important that they listen and act for the majority.
Bruce Thomas
Contact details
- Phone: 03 477 4000
- Mobile: 027 484 6730
- Email address: goose.t@hotmail.com