After completing a Political Science and History degree at the University of Canterbury and moving to a remote forest in Golden Bay, Peter threw himself into several entrepreneurial activities, not all of which were successful. However, his relentless determination paid off with the highly regarded natural health companies Forest Herbs and HealthPost.

Outside of horticultural and business activities he has produced a feature documentary and written four books.

His current passion is to improve the biodiversity of the Wharariki Farewell Spit area as Chair of HealthPost Nature Trust.