Nook’s involvement with cricket began at an early age. He represented Hutt Valley as a batsman on six occasions including in three Hawke Cup fixtures. Upon moving to Christchurch he took up playing for the Merivale Papanui Club in the Senior Suburban competition. He had a successful senior playing career and was selected for the Christchurch Suburban Rep side for four seasons. Within the club he was on the Executive from 1977 to 1992 holding the positions of Club Captain and President before being elected a Life Member in 2003. Nook was heavily involved in the fundraising to build the splendid clubrooms Merivale/Papanui have to this day.
During his 37 years as a member of Canterbury Cricket Umpires Association Nook officiated in six first-class fixtures, two women’s Test matches, one Under-19 Test and 12 Shell Cup one day fixtures. He served as Treasurer of the Association for many years before being elected President from 1993 to 1995, a Life Member 2003 and was Patron up until his death.
By career he was a Quantity Surveyor with Fletcher Building for over 40 years and former workmates spoke in glowing terms at his funeral of his ability in producing some of Christchurch’s finest buildings. Nook always enjoyed his times spent at The Willows and will be sorely missed by all who were associated with him.