Martin visited the team at Fairfield College working on the Fairfield Project and Environment Centre. Martin went along to the Waikato Show at Claudelands where he met electric vehicle enthusiasts and the team manning the Waikato Multicultural Council stand. Martin met with the Arts Council to talk about how Council can support the creative arts […]
Out and about in the community – March 2019
Martin visited the Parent to Parent team at Bunnings Following the Christchurch massacre, Martin visited Hamilton’s mosque and saw the hundreds of floral tributes delivered there to show support to the city’s Muslim community. John and Dorothy Wakeling have spent countless hours creating and maintaining the Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture Park. Situated in a disused […]
River Plan Working Group and Ferrybank Evaluation Panel
Martin has been an active member of the River Plan Working Group and Ferrybank Evaluation Panel. Martin is a strong supporter of the River Plan and Ferry Bank development, which is a 15 year plan to enhance the river and Ferrybank area. Martin has served as a member of an expert panel consisting of Rob […]
Martin takes the time to be out in the community
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, […]