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Martin Halliday
Independent
| Paraparaumu Ward Councillor
Martin Halliday
Independent
| Paraparaumu Ward Councillor
Why I'm standing
To make a difference and to work the organisation. Having moved to Kapiti 15 years ago, I love the place. I've brought up my kids and had hospitality businesses in Paraparaumu and been involved in community groups. I have 35 years' experience as a hospitality entrepreneur and business owner and have six years full time as the Paraparaumu Ward councillor. I want to continue to apply that skill set for the benefit of my community.
About me
Attitude, knowledge and skill set. Council is a large and complex business. It takes time to accumulate the knowledge, understandings and relationships to be effective, which I have done. Interestingly, the councillor role is considered part time, but my commitment to the role has been full time for both trienniums. Thirty-five year business background and six years as councillor mean I get things done and would like the opportunity to work at KCDC at the mayoral level.
My priorities
- Bring rates back in line with the 5% ceiling of average household income. It went past last long-term plan.
- Support KCDC becoming a unitary authority and absorbing the responsibilities of Regional Council.
- Improve health services including 24-hour urgent care and linkage to Wellington hospital as identified by community consultation.
Current role
Paraparaumu Ward Councillor
Residence
Paraparaumu
Age
57
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Why I'm standing
To make a difference and to work the organisation. Having moved to Kapiti 15 years ago, I love the place. I've brought up my kids and had hospitality businesses in Paraparaumu and been involved in community groups. I have 35 years' experience as a hospitality entrepreneur and business owner and have six years full time as the Paraparaumu Ward councillor. I want to continue to apply that skill set for the benefit of my community.
About me
Attitude, knowledge and skill set. Council is a large and complex business. It takes time to accumulate the knowledge, understandings and relationships to be effective, which I have done. Interestingly, the councillor role is considered part time, but my commitment to the role has been full time for both trienniums. Thirty-five year business background and six years as councillor mean I get things done and would like the opportunity to work at KCDC at the mayoral level.
My priorities
- Bring rates back in line with the 5% ceiling of average household income. It went past last long-term plan.
- Support KCDC becoming a unitary authority and absorbing the responsibilities of Regional Council.
- Improve health services including 24-hour urgent care and linkage to Wellington hospital as identified by community consultation.
Current role
Paraparaumu Ward Councillor
Residence
Paraparaumu
Age
57
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