Wayne brings decades of experience in provincial rugby, most recently as Chair of Tasman Rugby Union. Wayne has played for and coached rugby in Marlborough for over thirty years. He was previously part-owner of Motorworld, and holds current director roles with Riverview Forestry, Morris Young Holdings, SG Wholesale LTD Stanley Gibson LTD and Pelorus Views. In 2021 Wayne implemented a youth council for Tasman Rugby, to ensure representation across the entire game.