Early Years
Smith attended Auckland Grammar School in 1961. He has a PhD in Animal science from the University of Adelaide. Before entering politics he lectured at Massey University, worked as a television presenter for a children's quiz show, and was Marketing Manager at the New Zealand Dairy Board.
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