Bob Tait – one of the longest-serving members in NZ’s marine industry – has passed on after a long illness.
Bob was a life member of NZ Marine and was the driving force behind his companies Diversified Products and Tohatsu Outboards.
In 2009 he was honoured as the first person to be awarded a life membership of the Marine Industry Association of New Zealand (now NZ Marine), in recognition of his enormous contribution to the industry.
He served for seven years as its president, a further two as vice-president and also chaired the Boating Industry Training Organisation for many years.
A major influencer and industry leader, Bob helped to forge the marine industry into the success it is today.
He will be missed.
