Wainuiomata Community Board
Nicky Smith
Independent
Nicky Smith
Independent
Why I'm standing
I am standing for the Wainuiomata Community Board because I believe in the strength of our people and the power of community-led decision making. I want to bridge the community to council, amplify Wainui's voice and ensure decisions aren't made about us, without us. I want to see an active, engaged board that seeks out and connects with residents, listens, and puts their voices front and centre, helping shape a future together with the community.
About me
I am a proud mum of two and long-time Wainuiomata resident, deeply committed to our community. I bring governance experience, including serving on the Wainuiomata Primary School Board, and strong collaboration skills from working across public, private and community sectors. I have led initiatives like the Te Awakairangi School Stationery Drive and co-chair Love Wainuiomata, amplifying voices and supporting whānau. These experiences equip me to listen, connect and contribute to inclusive, well-grounded decision-making for our community.
My priorities
- Advocate for an active, engaged community board that listens and represents residents' voices.
- Support sustainable growth and infrastructure planning to meet Wainuiomata's needs.
- Champion local business, community groups, events and spaces to strengthen vibrancy and connection.
Before politics
Project Coordinator GNSScience
Residence
Wainuiomata
Age
33
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Why I'm standing
I am standing for the Wainuiomata Community Board because I believe in the strength of our people and the power of community-led decision making. I want to bridge the community to council, amplify Wainui's voice and ensure decisions aren't made about us, without us. I want to see an active, engaged board that seeks out and connects with residents, listens, and puts their voices front and centre, helping shape a future together with the community.
About me
I am a proud mum of two and long-time Wainuiomata resident, deeply committed to our community. I bring governance experience, including serving on the Wainuiomata Primary School Board, and strong collaboration skills from working across public, private and community sectors. I have led initiatives like the Te Awakairangi School Stationery Drive and co-chair Love Wainuiomata, amplifying voices and supporting whānau. These experiences equip me to listen, connect and contribute to inclusive, well-grounded decision-making for our community.
My priorities
- Advocate for an active, engaged community board that listens and represents residents' voices.
- Support sustainable growth and infrastructure planning to meet Wainuiomata's needs.
- Champion local business, community groups, events and spaces to strengthen vibrancy and connection.
Before politics
Project Coordinator GNSScience
Residence
Wainuiomata
Age
33
Connect via
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