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Research run #188 · 7 May 2026
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Cindie Uddstrom is a candidate for The Opportunity Party, associated with the West Coast-Tasman electorate [12][9].
According to a single reputable secondary source, Uddstrom received education at Tai Poutini Polytechnic and worked as a computer networking professional [7][3]. She is also reported to have held a managerial role at NFP Fibreglass Products [1]. From 11 October 2016, she has served as a director of Westland Fibreglass Limited [6], and according to a single reputable secondary source, she holds a 50% shareholding in that company [5].
Outside her professional roles, a single reputable secondary source indicates she has served as Treasurer of the Grey Valley Riding Club [4].
With respect to her political involvement, Uddstrom is confirmed as affiliated with the Opportunity Party [12]. Sources variously describe her candidacy as being for The Opportunity Party [13][14] or simply Opportunity [11], contesting the West Coast-Tasman electorate [8][9]. One source places her candidacy from 20 March 2026 [10][14].
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14 sourced claims
Career
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Director of Westland Fibreglass Limited (director) (from 11 October 2016).
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Director of Westland Fibreglass Limited (50% shareholder) (from 11 October 2016).
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Prior career: Manager at NFP Fibreglass Products.
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Prior career: candidate for The Opportunity Party.
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Prior career: computer networking professional.
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Political offices
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Held the office of Candidate for Opportunity (West Coast-Tasman).
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Held the office of Opportunity Party candidate for West Coast-Tasman.
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Held the office of Opportunity candidate for West Coast-Tasman (from 20 March 2026).
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Party affiliation
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Affiliated with Opportunity Party.
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Affiliated with Opportunity.
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Affiliated with The Opportunity Party (from 20 March 2026).
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Affiliated with The Opportunity Party.
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Looked for, not found
- No public record found of Cindie Uddstrom's specific IT career employer(s) before she took over the fibreglass business, beyond general mention of computer networking work.
- No birth year or age information found for Cindie Uddstrom in public sources.
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