Geoff Thompson is a retired lawyer with longstanding involvement in charitable and other community activities in leadership roles. He is a former National President of Scouting NZ, President of the National Party and local MP.

Geoff lives on a lifestyle block in Waikanae with his wife Jan after they retired from a 35 year farming life in the foothills of the Tararuas. His interests center around his family, Scottish activity and ongoing involvement in plantation forestry.