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Candidate Profile - Rene Smith

Candidate profile for Rene Smith.

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All candidates were offered the chance to answer these three questions in a 90 second video:

  • What are your top priorities?

  • What is the biggest challenge facing our district?

  • Why are you right for the role?

 

 

Contact

Rene Smith is standing for the Queenstown-Whakatipu Ward in the 2025 Local Body Elections.

Contact details:

renejsmith@gmail.com 

021 086 20927

Statement

There is something very special about this region, and I would like to help preserve it. Let’s create a sustainable future together, a long-term vision we can be proud of. This requires communication, cooperation, transparency, and a strong sense of community. 

Local residents live with the consequences of decisions made on their behalf, and their voices need to be heard. We deserve representatives who have our best interests at heart.

Born in Nelson, with a background in education, I moved to Queenstown because this is where I feel most connected. I love the people here and am passionate about locally made products, projects, and events. Let’s reward those who do what they love, supporting local businesses that reinvest back into the region.

I see a bright future ahead, and would very much like to be a part of it.