Robert has been a surfer for over 25 years and has travelled the world in pursuit of this hobby. He has completed numerous long-distance hikes up to and over 1000kms in countries such as Spain, Morocco, Australia, Portugal and New Zealand. Robert has 8 years hands-on experience in underground mining and holds a current and valid shotfiring licence making him legally authorised to handle, transport and detonate explosives. Working on farms he has experience mustering sheep and wool-pressing as well as general labour on cattle farms. He has worked at an animal shelter in South America where he cared for and handled reptiles, primates and birds. As a performer, he has used his commerce experience to set up and run actor-assisted training and facilitating in the education sector. His clients include the New Zealand Police, Auckland University and the Auckland District Health Board