Danny was born in Christchurch in 1970. He grew up there before choosing to leave school at 14, as academia was not his forte! Hence he decided to head out into the world of work. After sampling a variety of different jobs in the area, he favoured starting a four year apprenticeship with Ray Martin Limited, a local painting and decorating firm.

After seven successful years, Danny felt that he wanted a new challenge. Also, it was clear to those around him that he had demonstrated entrepreneurial skills and flair from a young age.

Consequently, he decided to go into partnership with Michael Johnson and set up a painting and decorating business specialising in highly skilled, interior techniques. This proved to be a very successful joint venture. (The firm is still in business today). As an appropriate leaving present, Ray Martin (Danny’s ex-boss) gave him a digital diary. This was to be the start of his interest in computing and technology. As a direct result he purchased a P.C. for the business – a 486 SX25!

His current professional expertise of web site development was largely self-taught with the help of Internet chat rooms and personal contacts. He later went on to become innovative at making computing technology accessible to the general public. This came about as a result of a meeting with Peter Young, who required some design and decorating work for a new café bar. By grasping a chance opportunity and utilising additional space, in 1995 the very first Internet café in Christchurch was started. With Peter as his business partner they opened ‘The E-mail Centre’ on Worcester Boulevard.

Danny was determined to realise and succeed in his ambition to develop a business that, essentially, would promote tourism within New Zealand. With a backpack, laptop and a plentiful supply of Smarties, he first sought clientele for the business by hitchhiking throughout his beautiful home country of New Zealand, drawing upon a combination of his knowledge, creativity, charismatic persona.

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