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For a thriving community, vote Cath Gilmour
CV
Local
Wakatipu has been a huge part of my life since 1962, when I was two years old. I grew up in Invercargill and we spent most holidays at our family crib here. My parents retired to Queenstown in 1987. My husband, John, and I chose to move here permanently 12 years ago.
Education
My academic background is strong and relevant. I graduated from Otago University with First Class Honours in geography and political science in 1982. The same year, I was named Senior Women’s Arts Scholar, as the top senior female student in the university’s Arts Department.
Career
My career has primarily been in communication. I have been a journalist on newspapers around New Zealand. I have worked in communication and project management for the Department of Conservation. I spent a season in Antarctica as journalist for the New Zealand Antarctic Division. Currently, I work from home and freelance for Mountain Scene, New Zealand Press Association, North and South magazine and a range of other publications. I also undertake contract communication work for local companies and DOC.
Travel
I have travelled extensively, starting at school when I undertook a Rotary Exchange year to North America. In my twenties, I enjoyed two years’ OE in Europe, America, the Middle East and South Africa. Later, my husband John and I spent two years in Mexico, Canada, America and Eastern Europe. In 1998, I was selected by Queenstown Rotary to take part in a three-month Group Study Exchange for young South Island professionals to Austria and the Czech Republic.
Other interests
I was a medic in the Territorials for five years and completed the Coast to Coast in 1986, as one of only eight women competing as individuals. I love to walk, run, tramp, bike, ski, golf and sail. I also enjoy singing, reading, laughing, dancing and attending our fantastic Queenstown shows.
Attributes for Council
My education and experience provide an excellent background for working on Council:
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