Reid appointed trustee

By Lin Ferguson

Fergus Reid has been appointed a Trustee of the New Zealand Opera School.

Reid has been involved with the school for eight years; before that, he was working as a technician at Royal Whanganui Opera House, and music has always been a strong force in his life.

Reid now has his own business, Whanganui Tech Services, featuring lighting, sound and associated production aspects for events.

“I really enjoy being a part of the opera school and mixing with the students, it’s wonderful and special.”

He said keeping the school in Whanganui was important.

“This is our town and it’s wonderful.”

Born and raised in Whanganui, Reid spent some time in the UK and Melbourne but after five or so years the pull home came hard and fast.

“Even though I knew overseas meant more money, more people and all of that, I just knew I had to come home to Whanganui.

“It’s a really special community, special people.”