Lyttelton born and raised, Rose has been a GP here since 1987, having taken over from her father who was a GP here from 1949. Rose enjoys the wide range of medical challenges that general practice encompasses, along with being able to get to know patients and their families over time. Rose has two sons and a daughter. The family enjoys physical activities, particularly in the outdoors. Rose has discovered the joys of long distance hiking having completed Te Aroaroa, the 3000km trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.