Candidate Profile - Kathy Dedo

Candidate profile for Kathy Dedo.

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Kathy Dedo is standing for the Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board in the 2025 Local Body Elections.

Contact details:

kathyforcommunityboard@gmail.com 

021 130 6276

Statement

After 23 years serving my community, I’m excited to stand for local government. My experience spans governance, business, and community roles, enabling me to represent diverse perspectives. 

I’m on the boards of Central Lakes Trust (Deputy Chair) and Sport Otago (Chair). I recently finished on ministerial advisory group Kāpuia, guiding government’s response to the Christchurch Mosque attacks. I co-managed Community Link Upper Clutha, and helped lead Chamber, Shaping Our Future, Parenting4Life, school boards, Wānaka Alcohol Group, Alpine Community Development Trust, Mainly Music, Wānaka Area Youth Trust. You’ll find me involved in music and theatre when I’m not working or raising three children with my husband Phil Smith.

Having built our lives here, I’m passionate about preserving the Upper Clutha’s unique character as we grow. Future planning has been central to my work, and I’d love the chance to continue this mahi on the Community Board. Thanks for your consideration.