Paul has consistently strived to further his education through both presencial and distance education training. In addition to holding a Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management and Master of Emergency Management with Distinction from Massey University, the New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (level 4) from Ara Institute, a level 5 Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Training from the Open Polytechnic, and the Certified Emergency Manager certification from the International Associaton of Emergency Managers, Paul has also obtained many other certificates and qualifications in: