Most of us are aware of Tony's contribution to the Dunedin landscape. He is a director of Clear Construction and provides licensed commercial construction services including project management, trust managment and property management services to lenders, developers and individual real estate investors. Financial investors and partners in commercial and residential real estate development opportunities.

As one of Dunedin's 'movers and shakers' this should be an interesting talk.

One of Tony's other interests is cycling and no doubt we will also hear of his adventures on two wheels.

Last week's speaker was Tony Clear.

Tony was introduced by Rob and he had researched Google to see what he could find out about Tony. He found his name sake but that person wasn't Tony and Bob thought he looked like Winston Peters and hoped his name sake hadn't  done to his wife what Winston had done to our country!!

Tony's address was most informative and very good to listen to - it appears that our Mayor and  councilors should also start to listen.

Tony's interests include cycling, Property Investing and Self Storage Market.

1. Cycling - began after he buggered his knees in other sports. Cycled from Nelson to Bluff in 10 days. Also Launceston to Hobart - 451Kms in 4 days.

2. Property investing - Started at 21 years of age. Had many deals - mostly good but some gave him some need to worry. Owns 50 Dunedin Student rentals. Also a lot of Commercial Real Estate. Continues this interest and mentioned the madness of the Otago Regional Council pursuing their  plan to build a new office that will cost too much and be a waste of money.

3. Self Storage Units - huge need just beginning in NZ. Has about 1000 units in Dunedin, Wellington, Palmerston North and Tauranga.

Thoughtful comments on the Dunedin City Council, its Mayor and Councilors. Too much time involved - are they there just for the money? Too much red tape when wanting  to get things done.

Pity the ODT and our Mayor weren't in attendance - but maybe they have tried to hear his words of wisdom and missed the boat.