Instructors
Training Course Instructors
Robert Renwick
The Collision Repair Industry has been my life since commencing my apprenticeship in the early 1960s. I have always had a passion for this industry and for many years owned and operated a collision repair facility in Hamilton where I still reside. Through my heavy involvement over the past years with the CRA and MITO, I am fortunate to have visited most repair facilites throughout NZ, this has enabled me to get a first hand insight of the training needs required for both apprentice and senior personal.
In 1987 I was one of the inaugural team who trained at I-CAR USA and since then always played an active role in NZ, first as a volunteer and more recently as I-CAR NZ manager. Part of my role is preparing annual course programs, researching new model specific technical information, along with developing and delivering a variety of courses.
Graham Lockie
I am currently General Manager for Rice Graphic Images based in Victoria. I have an extensive background in the collision repair trade over the past 30 years. I have been a business owner in the Waikato followed by an opportunity to join the corporate side of the business as a supplier to the collision repair trade from Product and Technical, National Training Manager, National Marketing Manager, Commercial Transport, Sales Management, Product Development to name a few with 30 years experience in the industry in general. My family and I have moved location around NZ and beyond which also has been great learning.
I have gained many years of experience and travel and enjoy sharing best practice learning. I joined I-CAR NZ some 5 years ago which I enjoy immensely.
Home town for me is Hamilton in the Waikato and I am married with two daughters, however currently reside in Victoria, Australia. I enjoy motorsport, rugby and taking day trips on my road bike.
Marty Lane
My 34 years (and counting) in the autobody industry has seen me involved in most roles that this career path offers (all done, I might add in mainland Canterbury) - from apprentice to foreman at one of New Zealand’s largest panel shops in the mid 70’s to mid 80’s, to motor assessor with the country’s largest insurer, leading into running my own business during the 90’s. In between I have had the opportunity to do some part time and full time tutoring with both polytechnics that operate in the
On a personal front, I am the proud father of 2 grown up children (25 and 22) and much to their, and my partner’s dismay, have a passion for motorcycles and motorcycle road racing.
This is my third year as an instructor with I-CAR NZ and I continue to be impressed with the level of the organisation’s professionalism and rapid growth it has experienced in this time – I am truly flattered and honoured to be involved in it’s evolution.
Andy Trumper
I have been in the Collision Repair industry since I left school in the late 80s. I started my apprenticeship in North Canterbury and moved to Christchurch after 3 years to complete my final year. I was successful in gaining my A Grade and Trade Certificate in Panelbeating and Trade Certificate in Automotive Refinishing. After being involved in a Motorbike accident I changed my career path and joined the education sector. I have been teaching for the last 10 years, 7 of those at the Southern Institute of Technology and 3 at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology as the Programme Coordinator of the Autobody section, and this is where I still reside. I was also very happy to complete my Adult Teaching Certificate last year after 5 years of study. Since I have been in education I have been involved with Pre-Trade courses, MITO block courses, School taster courses, Distance Learning assessments and managed apprentices. While I was at SIT, I was lucky enough to be asked to join Mike Peros NZ V8 racing team, we spent 3 years competing for the title with our best result in our last year at 2nd. I was also the National Skills Expert for Autobody at the World Youth Skills competition in Korea in 2001 and went on to run 2 national and several regional competitions. I am an active member of the Canterbury CRA committee. My spare time is spent with my wife and 2 wonderful children or out on my Mountain bike enjoying this countries wonderful trails. Working with I-CAR NZ would have to be one of the highlights of my continuing career, I look foward to learning about new and exciting technology and having the opportunity to pass that experience on to others.
Paul Burton
UK born in 1964, I come from an engineering background, gaining over 20 years of exper
ience in the refinish industry mainly in refinish paint sales. The last eight years, prior to coming to New Zealand, working for Carter & Carter Consultants on the Volkswagen Group paint and body program, looking after around 42 approved repairers across the UK, ensuring their budgets, standards, equipment and processes were in order. I left the UK for New Zealand in 2007 and I am now permanently based in Auckland. I work for Otbury Refinish Solutions throughout the North and South Islands looking after the Sikkens Acoat program. I enjoy passing on the knowledge learned over the years and find it very rewarding working with people who are keen to develop their own skill levels. Spending time coaching people and helping them to move forward is a very rewarding thing to do. Experience has shown me that training is vital in order to survive and grow into the future. Therefore I am fully committed to the good work I-CAR New Zealand do by delivering training to our industry. I am a keen diver, enjoy fishing and get out on my bike as much as possible in this great country. Welding Administrators
Allan Arnold
I have worked in the collision repair industry since leaving school in 1964. In 2003 I closed my Titahi Bay Panel and Paint shop after 30 years of business. During that time I was an active executive member of the Wellington branch of the CRA. With a special and continuing interest in industry training. As well as supervising I-CAR welding tests, I keep myself busy with short term panelshop management and working part-time for an insurance company. When there is spare time I enjoy fishing in Cook Strait, spending time at the family rural block in the Wairarapa and just enjoying time with my wife and family.
Richie Brady
I am a panelbeater by trade and completed my time with Gary Hyde Panelbeaters in Takanini. After having done repairs on nearly every conceivable form of transport known to mankind over the years, I now find myself at Manukau Institute of Technology as a senior lecturer in the Vehicle Technology department. I enjoy passing on my knowledge and skills in pre trade courses, apprentice block courses and various seminars. Being involved with the I-CAR structural weld testing is a great opportunity to keep in touch with industry whilst helping to maintain a high standard in the repair industry. In my leisure time you will find me taking in the sights around our beautiful country, preferably whilst fishing or at home pottering in the garden.
Dave Cree
I am a senior lecturer at Manukau Institute of Technology specialising in modern structural collision welding, repairs and chassis alignment techniques, plastic repairs, airbag technology etc. I also assess theory papers for the M.I.T.O. Atech Qualification participants. Hobbies and recreation include fishing, sailing, cooking and poetry. I also play guitar and electronic keyboard.
Don Houghton
I reside in Ashburton and am a retired engineer. Having had my own heating and ventilating business for 10 years, I then worked as an engineer in a frozen food factory, in a freezing works and a bus building factory as a foreman. In my free time I enjoy walking our dogs, playing golf, pool, snooker and billiards. For 5 years I have derived a lot of pleasure meeting the candidates and conducting the weld testing. I hope my knowledge (when needed), assists any new candidates to pass these tests.
Rick Lunn
I am from the UK and have been in NZ for 13 years. At present I am the Manager of Modern Apprenticeships at the Regent Training Centre Ltd. I am also an advanced Trade Collision Repair Technician, a part-time tutor at the Northland Polytechnic and a MITO Registered Assessor. I am married with two young Kiwi boys, and my interests include cars, teaching, soccer and building things!!
Joe Taylor
I am a qualified panelbeater, having served my apprenticeship in Otahuhu. I operated my own panelshop in Khyber Pass for 10 years which I sold in 1979. I then became an assessor for AA Insurance which then became AMI. I am a retired AMI assessor and worked for this company for 23 years. I am married and my hobbies are Rugby League (a Warriors fan), golf, outdoor bowls and gardening. I enjoy having the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren around for family get-togethers.
Walter Zuber
After being in business for 29 years and employing 10 staff, I opted for a quieter lifestyle and sold our business in 2006. I am also Membership Liaison Officer for the CRA so the two jobs seem to suit my present lifestyle. I enjoy travelling around the country meeting fellow colleagues and hopefully sharing some of my knowledge and expertise in the welding field. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time on my boat fishing or relaxing at our batch in Whitianga. I am also an avid rugby supporter, in particular following the Waikato and Chiefs teams. I was also fortunate enough to travel to Europe in 2007 and go to some of the World Cup games.
John Moore 
I am a qualfied Panelbeater having served my apprenticeship in Otahuhu. I operated my own Panelbeating and Paint Repair business for over twenty years, which I sold in 2002 to relocate to Nelson. I am no longer employed by the Collision Repair Association because Walter wanted to do a tour of the South Island! My interests are most forms of motorsport and classic cars.
