“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. 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 […]
Martin tirelessly lobbied the Ministry of Transport to achieve funding for the 40kph school zone pilot scheme in Hamilton.
The Waikato Expressway and Avalon Drive bypass have been many years in the making. Martin Gallagher has been there for all of them
Martin’s work to raise the drinking age back to 20, as well as restrictions on the number of liquor outlets, was instrumental in setting up a Law Commission Review.