Candidate Profile - Matt Wong

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Matt Wong is standing for the Queenstown-Whakatipu Ward in the 2025 Local Body Elections.

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mattwong@xtra.co.nz 

021 910 914

Statement

Queenstown has been home for 25 years. My wife and I are raising our kids here, and like many locals, we’re deeply invested in this place. I’m seeking re-election after one term on Council.

That term began with financial shocks—legacy projects, contractual obligations, and disaster recovery. It was a crash course in local government. We didn’t chase shiny ideas—we held the line and got the work done.

Now we’ve hit a natural pause, but growth is relentless, costs keep rising, and central government keeps shifting the goalposts. We turned a tough hand into New Zealand’s first Regional Deal—our best shot at easing the burden on locals and unlocking practical solutions.

As a councillor, business owner, board member, and parent, I bring calm, analytical, hard-earned experience. I know how Council works—and how it can improve.

The job is complex, but the goal is simple: future-proof the district.