Martin Cooper
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Ko Taupiri te maunga Ko Waikato Te Awa Ko Waikato te Iwi Ko Te Wherowhero te tangata Ko Tainui te Waka Ko Te Awamarahi tooku Marae Ko Ngati Aamaru te Hapuu Ko Martin Cooper taku ingoa E kii an ate koorero Ko Waikato Taniwharau He Piko he Taniwha |
Taupiri is my ancestral mountain Waikato is my sacred river Waikato is my tribe Te Wherowhero is the Chief Tainui is my ancestral canoe Te Awamarahi is my Whare Tuupuna I am a descendant of Ngati Aamaru Martin Cooper is my name As the saying goes Waikato of 100 chiefs On every bend lives a chief |
I am committed to empowering people to empower others, that they receive their full entitlements and benefits, while realizing their true potential.
I feel I have a lot to offer transforming people & Communities, based on my own life’s experiences and because I am confident, honest, reliable and a hardworking person who is self motivated and has a good attitude, and because I am able relate to people’s of all ages and cultures.
I feel I have a lot to offer transforming people & Communities, based on my own life’s experiences and because I am confident, honest, reliable and a hardworking person who is self motivated and has a good attitude, and because I am able relate to people’s of all ages and cultures.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Board of Trustee
- Convener Te Kooti Rangatahi (Marae youth courts)
- Civil defense co-ordinator (Welfare & Emergencies services)
Past Experience
Throughout my career I have been fortunate enough to enjoy a range of responsibilities under my direction, including:
- Strategic planning
- Mentoring
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Case Management
- Facilitation
- Relationships development
- Leadership
- Community development
- Communications