Martin takes the time to be out in the community, listening to differing views to reach balanced decisions.
Martin has worked to turn around the forecasted ‘budget blow out’ that the council inherited in 2010
“We cannot always agree but we can work together for the benefit of the city, individuals can make a difference, but teams can achieve so much more.” One of Martin’s strengths is to work with people in an encouraging manner, advocating where required and when necessary formidably putting a perspective. As part of a team, […]
While City Council and DHB have big budgets they are also public services…
“While City Council and DHB have big budgets they are also public services. It is vital to get the ‘financials right’ but this does not mean at the expense of our core values of serving our public.” Martin has been part of and a strong advocate for the $430 million building programmes for both the […]