Born and raised in Pukekohe, Kane has been involved in the rural sector most of his working life. Starting out of school as a vegetable broker for five years with a brokerage company in Pukekohe and Livestock agent / Auctioneer over the last 9 years with PGG Wrightson Livestock based out of Tuakau saleyards. From this background Kane has built a very strong network of contacts across a wide area, backed up by core values of hard work, honesty, and commitment. Kane is very passionate about local sport whereby enjoys playing, coaching, and being involved with various local sports clubs. He is a keen golfer and a member of the Pukekohe golf club.