Biography

Martin Gallagher's biography

Martin Gallagher

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

Former Parliamentary Roles

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