wage' for council employees. However he did not intend to apply a living wage to those he employs in his cafe. Peck retired at the local elections in October 2016. Personal life In early 2005, after crashing his car while drink driving, Peck spoke publicly about his addiction to alcohol since he was a young man, and how he had checked himself into an addiction rehabilitation centre. He and his wife have three children. Notes References External links 2013 election profile on Vote.co.nz 1953 births Living people American emigrants to New Zealand Politicians from Hamilton, Ohio University of Canterbury alumni Christchurch College of Education alumni New Zealand trade unionists New Zealand Labour Party MPs Members of the New Zealand House of Representatives New Zealand MPs for South Island electorates Wellington City Councillors 21st-century New Zealand politicians