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Martin Gallagher's biography
Hamilton West
MP for Hamilton West
Member of Parliament for Hamilton West 1993 – 1996 1999 –
Current Parliamentary Roles
- Chairperson of Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee
- Member of Law and Order Select Committee
- Deputy Chairperson of Local Government and Environment Select Committee 1999-2002;
- Member of Primary Production Select Committee 1999-2002
- Chairperson of Local Government and Environment Labour Caucus Committee 1999-2002
- Associate Labour Health Spokesperson 1993-1996
Personal Details
Married to Gillian. They have four children
Education/Qualifications
Whitoria Primary Maeroa Internmediate Hamilton Boys' High University of Waikato - B.Soc.Sc Auckland Secondary Teachers College - Dip Tchg
Career
Former Deputy Mayor for Hamilton from March 1988 until his election to Parliament in November 1993. Member of Hamilton City Council 1985-1994 Former teacher and company director
Community Activities
Justice of the Peace
Formerly:
- Member of the Trustbank Community Trust
- Member of the Board of Governors for Hamilton Girls’ High School
- Member of the Hamilton Zoo Board
- President of the Hamilton Residents Council
- Former member of Waikato United Council, Waikato Regional Council Land Transport Committee and Waikato Electric Committee
Party Activities
MP for Hamilton West 1993-1996, 1999- Member New Zealand Labour Party since 1970 Has held a range of branch and electorate offices including Vice Chair of Hamilton West Electorate Committee
Lesiure Activities
A keen walker and occasional tramper



MARTIN GALLAGHER
- MP for Hamilton West
PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE CONTACT
martin.gallagher @parliament.govt.nz
TEL (04)470 6591
FAX (04)470 6780
POST
Office of Martin GallagherParliament Buildings
Wellington



