About Anne
Anne is a Chinese Kiwi, living in New Zealand for 23 years. She was a professional basketball player in Beijing from age 15. At 16, she got scholarship for Xian Sports University. She was a top student. Later she became a journalist and worked for the second largest newspaper group, Guangming Daily in Beijing.
She followed her dream to come to New Zealand and studied at Massey University. She obtained Master’s in Management, majoring in International Business. She is a business consultant helping New Zealand companies do business in China. She also has wide experience across tourism, events, and international education, such skills and experience she can use to build smarter partnerships and stronger ties to Asia to grow a strong local business. She actively served on both the Tamahere and Matangi Community Committees, and as a board member and company director.
Anne Cao-Oulton - Tamahere Woodlands
https://www.facebook.com/annecaooulton/
Anne@AnneCaoOulton.comHer Leadership Portfolio Includes
Community governance roles on both the Tamahere and Matangi Community Committees
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Proven event and team management skills, having led large-scale public festivals attracting 30,000+ attendees
Extensive experience in international education and active engagement in global export initiatives
Former Board Member of Beyond International Media and shortlisted candidate for Education New Zealand
Multicultural advocacy including past roles with UN Women Aotearoa and Business Mentors New Zealand
A former Journalist and basketball player, she’s a passionate advocate for building a strong communication channel between community and council. Also supporting for youth sport and equal access to facilities.
MY VISION
My vision for our ward is grounded in connection - between people, purpose , and practical progress. As your Councillor, I will bring strong business acumen, cross-cultural experience, and a commitment to economic growth, fairness, transparency, and real results.
WHAT I STAND FOR
