Nick Smith - Nelson MP, Minister National Government

About Nick

Family Background:

• Third son of eight children
• Family business in Bridge Construction

Education:

• AFS Scholar to US, Junior Scholarship, 1st Class Honours, Degree Civil Engineering
• PhD Canterbury University - Thesis on NZ Landslides

Work and Business Experience:

• Local Government Engineering, Consulting Engineering, Equipment Hire Business

Community Service:

• First stood for Council while at High School, three years as District Councillor
• Strong involvement in sporting and youth organisations.

Politics:

• MP Tasman (1990-1996) MP Nelson (1996-Present)
• Former Minister of Conservation
• Minister of Education and Minister of Corrections
• Former Associate Minister of Immigration
• Treaty Negotiations and Social Welfare.

Recreation:

• Kayaking, tennis, tramping, fishing, rugby
• Completed 1995 Coast to Coast with MP Bill English
• Kayaked Cook Strait 1999 with MP Bill English
• Completed Rainbow Rage in March 2000